Theory X Is Also Called the _____ Management Style

question 38

Multiple Choice

Theory X is also called the _____ management style.

• A) authoritative
• B) permissive
• C) authoritarian
• D) democratic
• E) liberal

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Definitions:

Self-Construction

The process by which individuals form and develop their personal identity and sense of self.

Self-Discrepancy

A theory that describes how a mismatch among the actual, ideal, and ought selves relates to psychological discomfort or emotional distress.

Self-Verification

Seeking out information that verifies and confirms what we already know about ourselves.

Prototypes

Generalized and idealized examples of categories or concepts that capture their most typical features.