Managers Whose Attitudes Regarding Employees Are Consistent with Theory Y

question 84

Multiple Choice

Managers whose attitudes regarding employees are consistent with Theory Y

• A)control workers' behavior by means of rewards and punishments.
• B)closely supervise their employees.
• C)do not believe in giving workers any autonomy in solving problems.
• D)create work settings that allow workers to exercise initiative.
• E)create work settings that reflect a belief that workers are lazy.

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