Tyron manages with McGregor's Theory X in mind, and, as a result, his employee, Cassie, is losing interest in her job. If Tyron could abandon his current beliefs, he might instead acknowledge that there is "no one best way" to manage. He might consider Cassie's values, goals, skills, and attitudes, along with other factors, both internal and external to the firm, to improve performance. If so, he would be using the
A) quantitative management approach.
B) scientific management approach.
C) contingency perspective.
D) bureaucracy approach.
E) the Hawthorne effect.

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The contingency perspective allows for management to consider multiple internal and external factors in determining how to effectively manage employees. This approach is more flexible than a Theory X approach and would allow for consideration of Cassie's individual characteristics and values, potentially leading to improved job satisfaction and performance.

Tyron Manages with McGregor's Theory X in Mind, And, as a Result