Management Theories and Styles Worksheet

According to McGregor, which of the following best describes a Theory X manager?

• a) Believes employees are self-motivated and enjoy responsibility

• b) Thinks employees are lazy and need strict supervision

• c) Encourages employees to make their own decisions

• d) Focuses on building strong relationships with employees

A Theory Y leader is most likely to:

• Use strict rules and punishments to control employees

• Encourage creativity and independent problem-solving

• Avoid delegating tasks to employees

• Believe employees dislike work and avoid responsibility

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a Theory X workplace?

• Micromanagement

• Strict control over work processes

• High employee autonomy

• Focus on punishment and rewards

True or False: Theory Y managers believe employees are naturally motivated and seek personal growth.

• True

• False

In Likert’s model, which leadership style is the most authoritarian?

• Consultative

• Benevolent Authoritative

• Exploitative Authoritative

• Participative

A manager who asks for employee input but still makes the final decision follows which Likert style?

• Exploitative Authoritative

• Benevolent Authoritative

• Consultative

• Participative

Which Likert management style is considered the most effective for long-term success?

• Exploitative Authoritative

• Benevolent Authoritative

• Consultative

• Participative

True or False: The Benevolent Authoritative style allows employees to make all decisions without supervision.

• True

• False

What are the two axes of Blake & Mouton’s Managerial Grid?

• Task Efficiency & Employee Retention

• Control & Freedom

• Concern for People

• Concern for Task

Which leadership style in the Managerial Grid represents low concern for people and low concern for production?

• Impoverished Management

• Country Club Management

• Team Management

• Authority-Compliance Management