Question

Douglas McGregor proposed that managers should use _____ assumptions in order to capitalize on the intelligence of the workers they supervise. a. Theory X b. Theory Y c. Theory Z d. Theory A

Answer 1

Theory Y

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the assumptions of theory Y is that the ability to use a high degree of creativity and ingenuity in problem-solving within an organization is widely spread in the population. Theory Y view employees as naturally optimistic in their work behavior.

Douglas McGregor describes employees as intelligent people. According to theory Y, the intellectual capacity of an average person is partially utilized in his place of work. Mcgregor thus proposes managers to adopt a participative management style to harness the potential of employees. As per theory Y, employees are resourceful and innovative. Therefore, managers should involve them in solving organizations' problems.