Proponents of "Theory Y" of Management Subscribe to the Belief

question 60

Multiple Choice

Proponents of "Theory Y" of management subscribe to the belief that employees are inherently:

• A) lazy
• B) bored
• C) self-directed
• D) tired
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Phenomenological

Pertaining to phenomenology, a philosophical approach that emphasizes the subjective experience of individuals and how they interpret the world around them.

Behaviourism

A psychological approach focusing on observable behaviors and their environmental determinants, emphasizing the effects of learning and conditioning.

Observational Learning

A learning process through which behaviors are acquired by watching and imitating others.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that, when presented after a response, increases the likelihood of that response occurring in the future.