Question

Nancy works in a factory that produces dolls and other toys. To improve productivity, Nancy's manager broke down each job into its component tasks, determined the best way to perform each task, and specified the output to be achieved by each worker performing the task. As a result, Nancy is expected to add arms and legs to 50 dolls per day. She is paid $2.50 per doll, but if she exceeds 50 dolls in a day, she receives an additional $1.50 per doll. This scenario relates to

Answer 1

the classical theory of motivation.

Step-by-step explanation:

the three classical theory of motivation are :

1. Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory
2. Herzberg's Two factor theory
3. Theory X and Theory Y.

Theory X ad Y are theories about workers motivation and management. they were developed by Douglas McGregor in the 1960s in his book the human side of enterprise.

Assumptions of theory X

1. Workers dislike their work

2. Workers would not work unless coerced

3. Workers have to be micromanaged

4. Workers need incentive to work

Theory x encourages an authoritarian management style

Assumptions of theory Y

1. Workers enjoy their work

2. workers need little or no incentive to work

3. Workers seek and take on responsibility

4. Workers are more engaged in decision making

The management style employed by Nancy's boss is more aligned to theory X