The Japanese approach: a better way to manage programmers?

  • Authors:
  • Paul S. Licker

  • Affiliations:
  • Univ. of Calgary, Calgary Alta., Canada

  • Venue:
  • Communications of the ACM
  • Year:
  • 1983

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Abstract

With a turnover rate among computer programmers of 25%-50% per year, it's time somebody came up with a better way to manage computer professionals. One approach that holds promise is to create a Japanese-style Theory Z atmosphere in the firm, stressing lifetime employment, non-specialized career paths, collective decision-making, and other holistic matters.