Question

At Crater 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. Crater Valley's policy reflects a ________ attitude about workers.
a) Theory Y
b) Theory X
c) Theory W
d) Theory Z

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Theory Y

Explanation:

Crater Valley Manufacturing has adopted the theory Y management approach.  Theory  Y proposes a participative management style, teamwork, and decentralization of the decision-making process. In the theory Y approach, managers encourage employees initiatives that will contribute to the success of the organization. Theory Y tries to match the organizations' objectives with the employees' aspirations.

Some of theory Y assumption include

1. Employees have a natural tendency to work and play.
2. Employees have self-direction and self-discipline in pursuit of organizational goals without external coercion or threats.
3. An average person seeks and accepts responsibilities.
4. Employee loyalty and commitment is as a result of job satisfaction and job reward.