Which of the Following Theories Proposes That Groups Can Have

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories proposes that groups can have strong negative, as well as positive, influences on individual productivity?

• A) scientific management theory
• B) bureaucratic organization
• C) Theory X and Theory Y
• D) Hawthorne studies
• E) administrative principles

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Definitions:

Warm-hearted

Having or showing kindness, empathy, and genuine care for others, characterized by a compassionate nature.

Autocratic Leaders

Leaders who use a style based on giving orders to followers.

Situational

Pertaining to or dependent upon a particular set of circumstances, context, or conditions, rather than inherent traits or personality factors.

Fiedler

Refers to Fred E. Fiedler, an Austrian-American psychologist who developed the Contingency Model of leadership, emphasizing the importance of both the leader's style and the situational context.