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a managerial philosophy that emphasizes participative decision making by employees, the encouragement of team spirit, and the use of measures to develop greater respect between managers and employees. See also Deming management method; total quality management. [identified by U.S. management theorist William G. Ouchi (1943– )]

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May 8th 2024

hidden grief

see disenfranchised grief.