Managers Who Subscribe to McGregor's Theory X Must Watch for the Important

question 38

Multiple Choice

Managers who subscribe to McGregor's Theory X must watch for the important implication of

• A) contingency perspective.
• B) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C) superior performance.
• D) individual challenges.
• E) human relations approach.

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Definitions:

Negative Self-Talk

Negative self-talk refers to the inner dialogue that brings down personal abilities or self-worth, often leading to decreased motivation and negative outcomes.

Positive Self-Talk

The practice of making affirmative or supportive statements to oneself, often aimed at boosting confidence or morale.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to change negative patterns of thinking to improve a person's mood and behavior.

Solution-Focused Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes finding solutions in the present time and exploring one’s hope for the future to find quicker resolutions of one's problems.