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What is the main emphasis of the autocratic approach?

  • Supportive supervision
  • Employee involvement in decision-making
  • Challenging job and growth opportunity
  • External control (correct)

What is the primary motivation for people under the autocratic approach?

  • Economic concerns (correct)
  • Challenging job and growth opportunity
  • Employee participation
  • Self control and self development

According to Theory Z, what is considered the building blocks of the organization?

  • General supervision
  • Holistic concern for employees (correct)
  • Speedy decision making and risk taking skills
  • Job security and concern for employees

What is a characteristic of the mixed/hybrid system proposed by Theory Z?

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What distinguishes the autocratic and democratic approaches in terms of supervision?

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According to Theory Z, what is essential for reducing conflict within the organization?

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What characterizes the motivation of people under the democratic approach?

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Flashcards

Autocratic Approach Focus

Emphasizes external control over individuals.

Autocratic Approach Motivation

Primarily driven by economic factors and financial incentives.

Theory Z Building Blocks

Focuses on trust, integrity, and openness towards all employees.

Theory Z Mixed System

Features reduced structure and greater flexibility.

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Autocratic vs. Democratic Supervision

Autocratic uses close, direct supervision; democratic uses general, hands-off supervision.

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Reducing Conflict (Theory Z)

Promotes the importance of trust, integrity and openness.

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Democratic Approach Motivation

Driven by self-control, development, and intrinsic rewards.

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Study Notes

Autocratic Approach

  • The main emphasis of the autocratic approach is on authoritarian decision-making and control.

Motivation and Leadership

  • Under the autocratic approach, the primary motivation for people is based on fear and punishment.

Theory Z

  • The building blocks of the organization, according to Theory Z, are trustworthy and committed employees.

Mixed/Hybrid System

  • A characteristic of the mixed/hybrid system proposed by Theory Z is the combination of both autocratic and democratic approaches.

Supervision and Management

  • The autocratic and democratic approaches are distinguished in terms of supervision, with the autocratic approach involving close supervision and the democratic approach involving more autonomy and freedom.

Conflict Resolution

  • According to Theory Z, essential for reducing conflict within the organization is the creation of a sense of belonging among employees.

Democratic Approach

  • The motivation of people under the democratic approach is characterized by a sense of participation and involvement in decision-making.

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