Jerry has a great deal of faith in the abilities of his subordinates. He believes that most employees want to be productive, and will work hard if given the proper incentives. He also believes that most firms do not take full advantage of the intelligence and creativity of their employees. For these reasons Jerry favors a managerial style that allows employees to be flexible and creative in how they do their jobs, and empowers them to make and implement decisions. Jerry is a Theory Y manager.

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Jerry's belief in the abilities and motivation of his subordinates, as well as his preference for a flexible and empowering management style, align with the principles of Theory Y management.

Jerry Has a Great Deal of Faith in the Abilities