THEORY OF MOTIVATION

Who introduced the management concepts of Theory X and Theory Y?

• Douglas McGregor

• Henry Ford

• Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates

What do Theory X managers believe about employees?

• Employees prefer group collaboration over individual effort

• Employees are highly creative

• Employees dislike work and avoid responsibility

• Employees are self-motivated

What is a characteristic of Theory Y employees?

• They need strict control

• They avoid responsibility

• They are ambitious and accept responsibility

• They prefer to be directed

What does Theory Z focus on?

• Increasing employee's motivation and loyalty

• Strict control over employees

• Personal coaching style management

• Authoritarian leadership

How do Theory Z managers aim to improve the workplace?

• By encouraging creativity and discussion

• By expecting employees to be slackers

• By preferring control over employees

• By building long-term relationships and group collaboration