Question

Sally Smith, a supervisor at Kroger's, was recently evaluated by her subordinates. Their responses indicated that Sally uses Theory X assumptions when dealing with employees. For example, one of the comments indicated that she treats employees as if they what?

Answer 1

OPTIONS:

A) naturally like work.

B) will work toward goals they are committed to.

C) have little ambition.

D) have the potential to accomplish the organization's goals.

E) seek out and accept responsibility

Answer:

C) have little ambition.

Explanation:

The theory X consists of a set of assumptions that that a manager or leader has regarding their subordinates. This theory is one of the theories of management that was developed by a social Psychologist known as Douglas McGregor.

According to Theory X, as proposed by McGregor, it is assumed that people are naturally lazy, and unwilling to work. It also assumes that they have little ambition, and would try as much as possible to avoid work. This theory assumes also that motivation that is monetary is what majorly drives people to work.

Sally, treating employees  as if they have little ambition indicates she uses Theory X assumptions when dealing with employees.