MGT162 Chp 5: Motivation

What is the primary belief of Theory X?

• Employees are inherently self-motivated.

• Employees avoid responsibility and require strict supervision.

• Employees enjoy work and take initiative.

• Employees need no external motivation.

Theory Y suggests that employees are:

• Primarily motivated by monetary rewards.

• Passive and indifferent to organizational goals.

• Capable of self-direction and seek responsibility.

• Opposed to organizational change.

According to McGregor, Theory X managers tend to:

• Use a participative leadership style.

• Believe employees lack ambition.

• Promote innovation among employees.

• Empower employees to solve problems independently.

Which of the following aligns with Theory Y management?

• Micromanaging employees' tasks.

• Encouraging collaboration and innovation.

• Assuming employees dislike work.

• Imposing strict rules and penalties.

McGregor's Theory X assumes motivation is primarily driven by:

• Intrinsic satisfaction.

• External control and monetary rewards.

• Trust in the organization.

• A desire for personal growth.

Which characteristic is emphasized in Theory Y?

• Autonomy and creativity in employees.

• Reliance on punishment to motivate.

• Avoidance of responsibility by workers.

• Lack of interest in achieving goals.

Theory X views employees as:

• Naturally innovative.

• Reluctant to accept responsibility.

• Motivated by meaningful work.

• Eager to contribute to team success.

A Theory Y manager is likely to:

• Set rigid guidelines for all tasks.

• Trust employees to make decisions.

• Use fear as a primary motivator.

• Minimize employee involvement in planning.

Which of the following is an outcome of Theory Y leadership?

• Reduced employee satisfaction.

• Increased absenteeism.

• Higher productivity and innovation.

• Strong reliance on external motivation.

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

• How managers perceive employees' attitudes toward work.

• The amount of financial investment in motivation.

• The type of industry where each is applied.

• The preference for hierarchical vs. flat structures.