Theory X Management

The impact of various leadership styles on small group behavior

Three: authoritarian, democratic, and laissez-faire

A detailed description of the nature of leadership behaviors and their impact on group members

<p>No, they overlap each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theory X</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As needing direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Each style has a unique impact on group members and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is ineffective and unproductive in most situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Earning respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Helping companies reach customers over social networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$350 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hard work, leading by example, and humility</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Access Trips</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chief Executive (CEO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scotts Ferry, a rural village in New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The teacher threatens students with bad grades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Workers want security, not responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Managers establish guidelines for workers and tell them what to do, how, and when.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specific tasks set before them, such as cleaning the shake machines or making fries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Workers are unwilling or incapable of doing their jobs without being forced or directed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It implies that they rely on force, threats, or direction to motivate others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leaders play a significant role in encouraging others to accomplish their work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theory X assumes workers are unwilling or incapable, whereas other approaches assume workers are capable and motivated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They believe workers are lazy and uninterested in work and do not value it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They supervise closely and are quick to praise and criticize them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They believe it is their role to motivate followers because they have little self-motivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People view work as satisfying and natural, not as a burden or punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theory X assumes people are lazy and uninterested, while Theory Y assumes people are motivated and view work as natural.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They assume that, given the chance, people are happy to work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theory X leaders are directive and controlling, while Theory Y leaders are more trusting and empowering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To get the job done, with the leader taking responsibility for followers' actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They provide information, guidance, and suggestions without giving orders and applying pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They give objective praise and criticism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Greater group member satisfaction, commitment, and cohesiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are more friendly, praise each other, and think in terms of 'we' rather than 'I'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The supportive structure that allows them to pursue their own talents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It takes more time and commitment from the leader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a non-leading or non-interfering style.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It does not try to control or nurture followers like Theory X and Theory Y do.</p> Signup and view all the answers