While Rachel, a psychology major at the local university, worked frantically at her job at Groovy Rags in anticipation of the regional manager's visit, her department manager Eon Forcer had an interesting word with her: "Don't worry Rachel, when I first started, I made $7.25 an hour too. It gets better!" Rachel shook her head as she reflected on how little Eon knew about what motivated her to seek perfection at this job. As she continued to neatly stack those pocket tees, she thought, "If the regional manager has the same attitude as this guy, I'm looking for another job." Rachel would prefer to work with a ___________ manager.

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Rachel would prefer to work with a Theory Y manager, who believes that employees are motivated by intrinsic factors such as job satisfaction and personal fulfillment, rather than extrinsic factors such as money or punishment. Theory Y managers promote employee autonomy, creativity, and self-direction, which aligns with Rachel's desire to do her job well for personal satisfaction and accomplishment.

While Rachel, a Psychology Major at the Local University, Worked