The Theory That Assumes That the Average Employee Is Passive

question 71

Multiple Choice

The theory that assumes that the average employee is passive because of past experiences in workplaces and has the capacity to be motivated if he or she is developed by a leader is:

• A)open-system theory.
• B)bureaucratic theory.
• C)Theory X.
• D)Theory Y.

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Definitions:

Scarce Resources

Natural, human, and capital resources that are limited in supply and available for the production of goods and services.

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation that shows the maximum quantity of two goods that can be produced with available resources and technology.

Consumer Goods

Products and services that are consumed by individuals or households to satisfy their needs or wants.

Capital Goods

Items that are used in the production of other goods and services, rather than being bought by consumers.