Theory X & Y

Question 1

Theory X Assumptions?

Answer 1

Dislike works,
Have to be forced or threatened to work adequately,
Dislikes taking responsibility, prefers to be directed and told what to do.

Question 2

Theory Y assumptions?

Answer 2

Enjoy work, with physical and mental effort being natural as play and rest,

Be able to be motivated to take responsibility,

Able to exercise self control and self direction in order to achieve their goals

Question 3

in what theory does a manager adopt an Authoritarian, repressive style with tight controls?

Answer 3

Theory X

Question 4

In what theory does a manager adopt a participative or democratic in their approach?

Answer 4

Theory Y