The supervisor who would endeavor to build and maintain an effective team must first and foremost:
A) Lean toward a Theory X approach to management until a cohesive group has been established.
B) Recruit and select employees who are well experienced specialists at what they do.
C) Generally hold an optimistic view of employees overall and exhibit a Theory Y approach to management.
D) None of the above.

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Theory Y management style, which is part of Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, posits that employees are naturally motivated and enjoy working. It suggests that if given the opportunity, employees will seek out and accept responsibility and solve problems creatively. This approach is conducive to building and maintaining an effective team because it fosters a positive, collaborative, and empowering environment.

The Supervisor Who Would Endeavor to Build and Maintain an Effective