A manager who allows his or her subordinates to participate in decision-making,who delegates authority to them,and who offers them greater job autonomy and job variety would be classified by Douglas McGregor as a __________ manager.

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According to McGregor's Theory Y, managers who believe that their subordinates are self-motivated, responsible and capable of fulfilling their job requirements effectively are classified as Theory Y managers. Such managers encourage participation in decision-making, delegate authority and offer job autonomy and variety to their subordinates.

A Manager Who Allows His or Her Subordinates to Participate