Compare and Contrast a Manager That Implements Theory Y and One

question 18

Essay

Compare and contrast a manager that implements Theory Y and one that adheres to the expectancy theory. How would each choose to motivate their employees?

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Definitions:

High-low Method

A technique used in cost accounting to estimate cost behavior and predict future costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity and their corresponding costs.

Inspection Cost

Expenses incurred to ensure products meet quality standards, including costs of labor, equipment, and facilities used in inspection.

Overhead Cost

Expenses related to the day-to-day running of a business that cannot be directly tied to a specific product or service, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.

Machine Hours

This is a measure of the amount of time a machine is operated and is often used in the allocation of manufacturing overhead to products based on usage.