Managers Holding Assumptions in Theory X and Theory Y Believe

question 38

Multiple Choice

Managers holding assumptions in Theory X and Theory Y believe that _____.

• A) people are willing to work and like responsibility.
• B) people are self-directed and creative.
• C) these theories typically create responsible workers.
• D) these theories create self-fulfilling prophecies.
• E) these theories create opportunities to satisfy esteem and self-actualizing needs.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Equity securities that represent ownership in a corporation, giving shareholders voting rights and a residual claim on corporate earnings in the form of dividends.

Authorized

Pertains to the maximum number of shares a corporation is legally permitted to issue, as specified in its charter.

Stated Value

An assigned value to no-par value stock by the company for accounting purposes, often used to meet state regulations.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling holders to a share of the company's profits and voting rights.