Question

Andrew, a project manager in a multinational company, accepts a very challenging project from his client as he feels that the employees have the capacity for imagination, creativity, and ingenuity in them to complete the project. In this scenario, Andrew's attitude toward his workers is consistent with the assumptions of _____.
A. Theory X
B. Theory Y
C. expectancy theory
D. equity theory

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Theory Y

Explanation:

In Theory Y, the manager believes employees are internally motivated, creative, imaginative and have ingenuity. Employees are given more difficult tasks with less supervision.

From the above description of theory Y, Andrew's behaviour is consistent with theory Y.

In theory X, managers believe that employees are lazy, unimaginative and pursue their personal interests. Managers have to coerce employees to work through strict supervision, punishments and laws

Expectancy theory states that people choose the option that maximises benefit and minimises pain.

Equity theory focuses on the fair distribution of resources.