Management Theories Quiz

Which theory assumes that employees are lazy, disengaged, and motivated primarily by money and fear of punishment?

• Theory X

• Theory Y

• Theory Z

• None of the above

Which theory assumes that employees are creative, self-motivated, and eager to take responsibility?

• Theory X

• Theory Y

• Theory Z

• None of the above

Which theory combines elements of Theory X and Theory Y?

• Theory X

• Theory Y

• Theory Z

• None of the above

Which theory is generally considered to be the more effective approach to management?

• Theory X

• Theory Y

• Theory Z

• None of the above

What is the key difference between Theory X and Theory Y?

• Theory X assumes employees are lazy, while Theory Y assumes employees are creative and self-motivated.

• Theory X assumes employees are creative, while Theory Y assumes employees are lazy and disengaged.

• Theory X assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors, while Theory Y assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors.

• Theory X assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors, while Theory Y assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors.

What is the key difference between Theory Y and Theory Z?

• Theory Y assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors, while Theory Z assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors.

• Theory Y assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors, while Theory Z assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors.

• Theory Y assumes employees are lazy, while Theory Z assumes employees are creative and self-motivated.

• Theory Y assumes employees are creative and self-motivated, while Theory Z assumes employees are lazy and disengaged.

What is the key difference between Theory X and Theory Z?

• Theory X assumes employees are lazy, while Theory Z assumes employees are creative and self-motivated.

• Theory X assumes employees are creative and self-motivated, while Theory Z assumes employees are lazy and disengaged.

• Theory X assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors, while Theory Z assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors.

• Theory X assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors, while Theory Z assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors.

What is the key difference between Theory X and Theory Y?

• Theory X assumes employees are lazy, while Theory Y assumes employees are creative and self-motivated.

• Theory X assumes employees are creative, while Theory Y assumes employees are lazy and disengaged.

• Theory X assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors, while Theory Y assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors.

• Theory X assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors, while Theory Y assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors.

What is the key difference between Theory Y and Theory Z?

• Theory Y assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors, while Theory Z assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors.

• Theory Y assumes employees are motivated by extrinsic factors, while Theory Z assumes employees are motivated by intrinsic factors.

• Theory Y assumes employees are lazy, while Theory Z assumes employees are creative and self-motivated.

• Theory Y assumes employees are creative and self-motivated, while Theory Z assumes employees are lazy and disengaged.

Which theory combines elements of Theory X and Theory Y?

• Theory X

• Theory Y

• Theory Z

• None of the above