Question

At Flo Valley Manufacturing, workers are encouraged to find their own solutions to problems, and to implement their solutions when practical. They work with little supervision because management feels they are committed and creative workers. Flo Valley’s policy reflects a ________ attitude about workers
a) Theory Yb) Theory Xc) Theory Wd) Theory Z

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Theory Y

Explanation:

According to Theory Y, managers believe employees are self motivated, creative and committed to their work. Hence, employees are given more responsibilities and a decentralised and more participative style of management is employed.

Flo Valley's management style shows characteristics of theory Y.