Transcendentalism​

question 46

Multiple Choice

Transcendentalism​

• A)was a movement founded in the south.
• B)was based on the suppression of romanticism.
• C)argued that human reason was the best tool for understanding.
• D)argued that humans should seek to transcend their senses and come to understand truth.
• E)was a term coined by Henry David Thoreau.

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Definitions:

McGregor's Theory

Refers to Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, which describe different assumptions managers might hold about employees' motivation and work ethic.

Ambition

The strong desire to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

Theory X

A management theory which assumes that employees are naturally unmotivated and need strict supervision and control to be productive.

Theory Y

A management concept that assumes employees are inherently motivated and responsible, and that they work best under conditions of freedom and empowerment.