Garrett Enterprise Garrett Enterprise Is a Well-Known Company That Has Been Around

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Garrett Enterprise
Garrett Enterprise is a well-known company that has been around for many years. However, Mr. Smith, its CEO, has noticed recently that the company is not performing up to par. He has been watching the employees closely. Mr. Smith saw that his workers do only what is required and that no one seems to go above and beyond what is necessary.
He thinks this is odd because Garrett Enterprise used to have dedicated employees who felt a real sense of ownership toward the company. Now it seems that the employees need to be watched all the time just to make sure they are doing the minimum required. The company has always tried to help its employees through various measures, but recently these measures have been unsuccessful.
Mr. Smith also observed that the employees were not engaging with each other. They all seemed to be at ease with each other, but there was very little interaction. When Mr. Smith asked his top managers to study the situation more closely, they reported that the employees were neither dissatisfied nor motivated.
Mr. Smith decided that things needed to change. He decided that the managers would reward only very good behaviors and punish anything that was considered bad behavior. While this may not be the best option, Mr. Smith believes that it may work for the near future.
-Refer to Garrett Enterprise. What type of employees does Garrett Enterprise currently have?

• A) Theory Z
• B) Theory V
• C) Theory Y
• D) Theory X
• E) Theory W

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Definitions:

Commitment

The state of being dedicated to a course of action or to each other in the context of agreements or relationships.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable feelings, thoughts, or motives onto another person.

Frames

Cognitive structures that shape how individuals perceive and interpret information, often influencing the manner in which problems, situations, or events are viewed.

Bargainers

Individuals or parties involved in negotiations, attempting to reach an agreement that meets their interests.