McGregor's Theory X & Theory Y

Question 1

Theory X & Theory Y was given by

Answer 1

McGregor

Question 2

Which theory assumes that people need to be coerced, dislike responsibility & that they want security?

Answer 2

Theory X

Question 3

Theory X people have _________ locus of control.

External or Internal ?

Answer 3

EXternal

Question 4

Which theory believes in democratic, consultative & empowering principles - theory X or Y?

Answer 4

Theory Y

Question 5

A Manager, who is a follower of the Theory X management style, will fulfill all the below needs of his subordinates, except which of the following options?

A. Job Security
B. Challenging Work
C. Independent Cabin
D. Handsome Salary
E. None of the above

Answer 5

B. Challenging Work

Question 6

Which of the following organizations might adopt Theory X approach more likely than a Theory Y approach?

A. A design studio

B. A charitable organization

C. The Army

D. A research laboratory

E. A democratic political party

Answer 6

C. The Army

Dictatorial style of management.
Subordinates are not allowed to discuss or challenge a decision.
Control is firmly centralized and authority is rarely delegated.

Question 7

For McGregor, theories X and Y are not opposite ends of the same continuum, but rather two different continua in themselves. To achieve the most efficient production, a combination of both theories may be appropriate. This approach is derived from _______________ research over various leadership styles known as the ________________.

Answer 7

Fred Fiedler’s, Contingency Theory