Theory X Managers Are Likely to Believe That

question 332

Multiple Choice

Theory X managers are likely to believe that

• A) the average person dislikes work and will seek to avoid it when possible.
• B) most employees know more about their job than the boss.
• C) employees are motivated mainly by the chance for advancement and recognition.
• D) job satisfaction is primarily related to higher-order needs.

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Definitions:

Job Specialization

The process of focusing one's occupational concentration on a specific area of expertise, allowing for greater efficiency and expertise.

Division of Labor

The allocation of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.

Concurrent Engineering

Is a method of designing and developing products in which different stages run simultaneously, rather than consecutively, to reduce product development time.

Informal Communication

The exchange of information without the constraints of formal structures or channels in an organization.