Which one of the following quotes suggests a leader with an attitude consistent with
Theory Y?
A. “These people hate work. If possible, they would never come in.”
B. “My advice to you as a new manager is to be firm with your people. Otherwise,
they won’t put out any effort to achieve our goals.”
C. “My employees have very little ambition. All they want is to know their jobs
are secure.”
D. “My people are committed to our organization’s objectives because they know
what’s in it for them.”
i answered D
Theory Y[edit]
In this theory, management assumes employees may be ambitious and self-motivated and exercise self-control. It is believed that employees enjoy their mental and physical work duties. According to them work is as natural as play. They possess the ability for creative problem solving, but their talents are underused in most organizations. Given the proper conditions, Theory Y managers believe that employees will learn to seek out and accept responsibility and to exercise self-control and self-direction in accomplishing objectives to which they are committed. A Theory Y manager believes that, given the right conditions, most people will want to do well at work. They believe that the satisfaction of doing a good job is a strong motivation. Many people interpret Theory Y as a positive set of beliefs about workers. A close reading of The Human Side of Enterprise reveals that McGregor simply argues for managers to be opened to a more positive view of workers and the possibilities that this creates. He thinks that Theory Y managers are more likely than Theory X managers to develop the climate of trust with employees that is required for employee development. It's employee development that is a crucial aspect of any organization. This would include managers communicating openly with subordinates, minimizing the difference between superior-subordinate relationships, creating a comfortable environment in which subordinates can develop and use their abilities. This environment would include sharing of decision making so that subordinates have a say in decisions that influence them.
i got this from wiki... seems correct... i know wiki is not dependable but my college is not sending me my books and i am eager to finish...
D is right.
Btw -- several studies have shown that Wikipedia is as objective and factual as any other encyclopedia. Only once in many years of researching Wikipedia did I find a word that was obviously inserted after the text was written. That word was quickly deleted.
Well done! Your answer is correct. Quote D suggests a leader with an attitude consistent with Theory Y.
Theory Y is a management theory proposed by Douglas McGregor, which suggests that employees are self-motivated, enjoy their work, and can be productive and creative if they are given the right conditions. According to Theory Y, a leader who believes in this theory has trust in their employees, encourages collaboration, and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Quote D, "My people are committed to our organization’s objectives because they know what’s in it for them," reflects a leader who recognizes and values their employees' motivations and interests. This leader understands that employees are driven not only by monetary rewards but also by personal fulfillment and achievement.
In contrast, quotes A, B, and C suggest a leader with an attitude consistent with Theory X. Theory X assumes that employees are inherently lazy and need strict supervision and control to be productive.
Quote A, "These people hate work. If possible, they would never come in," reflects a leader who holds negative assumptions about their employees' motivation and dedication towards their work.
Quote B, "My advice to you as a new manager is to be firm with your people. Otherwise, they won’t put out any effort to achieve our goals," suggests a leader who believes that employees need strict control and authority to be productive, rather than trusting in their capabilities.
Quote C, "My employees have very little ambition. All they want is to know their jobs are secure," implies that the leader considers their employees to be lacking in ambition and motivation, and only interested in job security.
In summary, quote D best aligns with Theory Y, as it reflects a leader who understands and supports their employees' motivations and fosters a commitment to the organization's objectives.