Evaluate: McGregor's theory X/theory Y is most
A) like the expectancy theory because workers often perform to their managers' pessimistic or optimistic expectations.
B) unlike the expectancy theory because workers are usually motivated to prove theory X managers wrong by exceeding their pessimistic expectations.
C) like Herzberg's motivation-maintenance theory because theory X managers discover that maintenance factors such as pay incentives are most effective at motivating workers.
D) unlike the goal-setting theory because workers and managers in a theory Y environment do not implement goals.

Question

Evaluate: McGregor's theory X/theory Y is most​
A) ​like the expectancy theory because workers often perform to their managers' pessimistic or optimistic expectations.
B) ​unlike the expectancy theory because workers are usually motivated to prove theory X managers wrong by exceeding their pessimistic expectations.
C) ​like Herzberg's motivation-maintenance theory because theory X managers discover that maintenance factors such as pay incentives are most effective at motivating workers.
D) ​unlike the goal-setting theory because workers and managers in a theory Y environment do not implement goals.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

McGregor's theory X/theory Y is most like the expectancy theory because both theories suggest that workers' performance is influenced by managers' expectations. Theory X assumes people are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, requiring control and coercion, while Theory Y assumes people are self-motivated and seek responsibility. The expectancy theory posits that employees are motivated when they believe their efforts will lead to effective performance and, ultimately, to desired rewards, aligning with the idea that managers' expectations (pessimistic or optimistic) can influence workers' motivation and performance.

Evaluate: McGregor's Theory X/theory Y Is Most​

Evaluate: McGregor's Theory X/theory Y Is Most