In an Interview That Featured the CEO of Aruba Networks,New

question 357

Multiple Choice

In an interview that featured the CEO of Aruba Networks,New York Times reporter Andrew Bryant probed the CEO about his experience at Hewlett Packard.He asked,"What is the H.P.way?" The CEO responded,"Fundamentally,the H.P.way started with the basic assumption that each employee wants to do well,and they are capable of doing well,so as a manager you have to give them that environment to flourish." In the study of management,we would describe this management style as:

• A)Theory B
• B)Theory Y
• C)Theory X
• D)Theory Z

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Definitions:

Structured Problems

Structured problems are well-defined, clear, and straightforward issues that can be solved through recognized procedures and methods.

Unstructured Problems

Involve situations that are complex and lack clear definition or a straightforward solution path, often requiring creative problem-solving techniques.

Uncertain Environment

An environment that lacks so much information that it is difficult to assign probabilities to the likely outcomes of alternatives.

Probabilities

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.