Douglas McGregor Proposed That Managers Should Use Theory Y Assumptions

question 15

Multiple Choice

Douglas McGregor proposed that managers should use Theory Y assumptions:

• A)to capitalize on the intelligence of the workers they supervise.
• B)to instigate fear in employees.
• C)to direct and supervise the workers who dislike work.
• D)to identify workers who avoid responsibility and seek security.

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Definitions:

Tundra

(tundra) A treeless biome between the boreal forest in the south and the polar ice cap in the north that consists of boggy plains covered by lichens and small plants. Also called arctic tundra. Compare with alpine tundra.

Temperate Desert

A type of desert found in temperate climates, characterized by relatively low temperatures compared to tropical deserts.

Climax Community

The final, stable community in succession that remains relatively unchanged until disrupted by an event like fire or human interference.

Forest Communities

Ecosystems composed of trees and other plant species, along with associated animals, microorganisms, and the physical environment, interacting as a unit.