Cal Believes That His Subordinates Are Self-Motivated and Committed to Organizational

question 3

Multiple Choice

Cal believes that his subordinates are self-motivated and committed to organizational goals.Which organizational theory best fits Cal's beliefs?

• A)Open systems theory
• B)Bureaucracy
• C)Theory X
• D)Theory Y

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Definitions:

Reinforcement Schedule

A plan or rule that determines the timing and frequency of reinforcement delivery to promote or maintain a desired behavior.

Organism

Any living entity that can function independently, ranging from microscopic bacteria to animals and plants.

Shaping

The process of eliciting a desired response by rewarding behaviors that are increasingly similar to that response.

Discrimination Training

A learning process where an organism is trained to respond differently to distinct stimuli.