Theory Z and Schools: What Can We Learn from Toyota?.

George, Paul S.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Theory Z and Schools: What Can We Learn from Toyota?

George, Paul S.

NASSP Bulletin, v68 n472 p76-81 May 1984

William Ouchi's 1981 book designates as "Type Z" American firms that effectively combine domestic and Japanese management strategies. Applications of this theory to improving school effectiveness would involve combining in each school the components of vital philosophy, curricular clarity, instructional focus, social organization, and decision-making procedures. (MJL)

Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Business Administration, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Foreign Countries, Industry, Management Systems, School Administration, School Effectiveness, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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