Question

Tim Long's first year as unit supervisor for a local manufacturer was quite a challenge. To encourage his subordinates to meet unit and company goals, he instituted quality circles. These circles were then enabled to directly affect unit operations. Tim's managerial attitude reflects the assumptions underlying___________.

Answer 1

Answer: Tim's managerial attitude reflects the assumptions underlying Theory Y

Explanation:

There are two theories of enterprise management by McGregor which he named Theory X and Theory Y.

Theory X management is authoritarian style and Theory Y allows participation of the employees so it's participative.

Usually when a manager feels that people love their work and take it as a positive challenge then they will apply participative management style. There is usually an established trust amongst the employees and the manager that he can delegate work to them and know they will do it as they should. There is encouragement for employees to grow or improve and they always get this from the manager just as Tim is doing to encourage his subordinates to meet unit and company goals, he instituted quality circles.

There is collaboration, promotions and room for growth which is highly encouraged by the manager under this management style.