Asked by Aleczander Bagensie on Jun 27, 2024

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An assumption of Theory Y is that ________.

A) threat of punishment is not necessary to get effort from employees
B) threat of punishment is the best way to get effort from employees
C) most employees are not capable of accepting responsibility
D) commitment has no relationship to rewards

Theory Y

A management approach based on the belief that employees are intrinsically motivated to work and can be trusted to seek out responsibility.

Punishment

The introduction of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of the learner having done something wrong.

  • Recognize the importance of human connections in advancing the productivity of organizations and in elevating the job satisfaction of employees.
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davin williamsJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Theory Y assumes that employees are self-motivated, enjoy work, and are capable of accepting responsibility. This means that they don't need the threat of punishment to put in effort, as they are intrinsically motivated to do the work.