Argyris’ Theory of Adult Personality

Random

100

This is the opposite of passivity.

Activity

200

Argyris' theory is classified under this management approach.

Behavioral Management

300

Aygris was a professor at this university.

Yale University

Background

100

This is another name for Argyris’ Theory of Adult Personality.

The Immaturity-Maturity Model of Motivation.

200

Argyris’ Theory of Adult Personality was introduced in this year.

1957

300

Argyris’ Theory of Adult Personality was introduced in this book.

Personality and Organization

Argyris

100

Argyris’ first name.

Chris

200

Argyris obtained a Bachelor of ___ from Clark University.

Psychology

300

Argyris’ served as ___ in the Army, which influenced the development of his theory.

Second Lieutenant

Applications & Analysis

100

How might a company benefit from Argyris’ Theory?

Answers may vary.

200

Argyris' Theory can lead to confusion about employees’ ___.

Roles/Responsibilities

300

Three companies that apply Argyris’ Theory.

Apple, Microsoft, and Google

True or False

100

When organizations build a management hierarchy, they are applying Argyris’ Theory.

False - Abolishing systems of hierarchy would align more with Argyris’ Theory than building them.

200

Argyris’ Theory states that immature individuals should not be allowed to work until they become mature.

False - Good managers help employees develop more mature personalities.

300

Some of the concepts associated with mature individuals include: independence, varied behaviors, deep interests, and short-term time perspective.

False - It should be LONG-term time perspective.