Robert West appeared to be a manager oriented towards traditional ways of doing things. He was convinced that individuals needed to be monitored carefully with respect to their jobs and the tasks they accomplished. It is likely that Robert
A)was a Theory Y manager.
B)emphasized ERG theory.
C)was a Theory X manager.
D)emphasized goal-setting theory.
E)was a Theory Z manager.

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Robert West's belief that individuals need to be monitored closely with respect to their jobs and tasks suggests that he was a Theory X manager, which is characterized by a belief that employees are inherently lazy and need to be closely monitored and controlled in order to be productive. Theory Y managers, on the other hand, believe that employees are inherently motivated and self-directed and only need minimal supervision. The other options (ERG theory, goal-setting theory, Theory Z) do not relate to the managerial style described.

Robert West Appeared to Be a Manager Oriented Towards Traditional