Theory Y Is Most Suitable in a Work Situation in Which

question 118

Multiple Choice

Theory Y is most suitable in a work situation in which workers are

• A) in need of close supervision.
• B) just beginning to learn their jobs.
• C) highly motivated.
• D) unskilled.
• E) None of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Extinction

The gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that automatically triggers a reflexive response without any prior learning or conditioning.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.