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Which sentence most closely describes the difference between theory $X$ and theory $Y$ types of management? (A) Theory $X$ managers are more active in work groups. Theory $Y$ managers are more hands-off, letting groups work out problems on their own. (B) The management theories differ in regard to what tasks they delegate to workers. (C) Theory Y managers regard employees as intrinsically motivated. Theory X managers see them as extrinsically motivated (D) Management theory $X$ is dominant in collectivist cultures. Theory Y is more prevalent in individualist cultures (E) Theory $Y$ is used with workers who have high optimum levels of arousal. Theory $X$ is used with those whose arousal levels are low.

Name: Problem 7, Chapter 8: Barron's AP Psychology
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   Which sentence most closely describes the difference between theory $X$ and theory $Y$ types of management?
(A) Theory $X$ managers are more active in work groups. Theory $Y$ managers are more hands-off, letting groups work out problems on their own.
(B) The management theories differ in regard to what tasks they delegate to workers.
(C) Theory Y managers regard employees as intrinsically motivated. Theory X managers see them as extrinsically motivated
(D) Management theory $X$ is dominant in collectivist cultures. Theory Y is more prevalent in individualist cultures
(E) Theory $Y$ is used with workers who have high optimum levels of arousal. Theory $X$ is used with those whose arousal levels are low.

Barron's AP Psychology

Robert McEntarffer,… 5th Edition

Chapter 8, Problem 7

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Which sentence most closely describes the difference between theory $X$ and theory $Y$ types of management? (A) Theory $X$ managers are more active in work groups. Theory $Y$ managers are more hands-off, letting groups work out problems on their own. (B) The management theories differ in regard to what tasks they delegate to workers. (C) Theory Y managers regard employees as intrinsically motivated. Theory X managers see them as extrinsically motivated (D) Management theory $X$ is dominant in collectivist cultures. Theory Y is more prevalent in individualist cultures (E) Theory $Y$ is used with workers who have high optimum levels of arousal. Theory $X$ is used with those whose arousal levels are low.

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Theory X and Theory Y

These are contrasting management theories that describe differing assumptions about worker motivation and behavior. Theory X assumes that employees are inherently lazy, dislike work, and need to be strictly controlled and directed. In contrast, Theory Y suggests that employees are self-motivated, enjoy their work, and are capable of self-direction, advocating for a more participative and decentralized management style.

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation

Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in work because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, while extrinsic motivation involves doing work to achieve external rewards or avoid punishments. In management contexts, Theory Y managers believe in the power of intrinsic motivation and trust employees to be self-directed, whereas Theory X managers assume that workers require external incentives and supervision to achieve results.

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