Andrew, a Project Manager in a Multinational Company, Accepts a Very

question 143

Multiple Choice

Andrew, a project manager in a multinational company, accepts a very challenging project from his client as he feels that the employees have the capacity for imagination, creativity, and ingenuity in them to complete the project. In this scenario, Andrew's attitude toward his workers is consistent with the assumptions of _____.

• A) Theory X
• B) Theory Y
• C) expectancy theory
• D) equity theory

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Definitions:

Contractual Capacity

The threshold mental capacity required by law for a party who enters into a contract to be bound by that contract.

Contract

A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, enforceable by law.

Consideration

The value (such as money, service, or goods) exchanged between parties in a contract which makes the agreement legally binding.

Bilateral Contract

An agreement involving two parties where each promises to perform an act in exchange for the other's act.