Theory x & y
This authoritarian style assumes that employees are unmotivated and dislike work, and need to be controlled and directed to achieve goals
Theory x
T or F? Investing in Training and Development leads to increased workplace productivity.
True
what is Lewin’s nickname?
the “father of Action Research”
What is the action of Taylorism?
It breaks down jobs into individual tasks to optimize work processes
Is candy corn a diabolical trick or a suitable treat?
buwahahahaha! you win
Theory Y is a management style that assumes employees are motivated and capable of working independently, and that they enjoy their work
theory y
T or F? The one downside to Training and Development is that it increases employee turnover because as employees grow, they are more desirable to highly prosperous companies that will pay them more.
False, Employees who feel that their company is invested in their development are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs and stay with the company.
What are the 3 stages of change theory?
Unfreeze, Move, and Refreeze
What principle did Frederick Winslow Taylor create?
The Principles of Scientific Management
Is turkey good enough to be eaten year round or so nasty that it can only be eaten at thanksgiving?
Good enough to be eaten year round
Who created the terms of theory x and theory y?
Douglas McGregor
T or F? Cost is a common barrier to training and development especially for small businesses.
True, even though it will pay itself off and then some in the long run.
Kurt Lewin made the process of continually renewing an organization's direction, structure, and capabilities to serve the ever changing needs of external and internal customers... what is this process called?
Change management
How did Taylor want managers to replace working by the rule of thumb?
replace it with the use of the scientific method to study work and determine the most efficient way to perform specific tasks
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
No
T or F? Theory x and theory y have outdated parameters and are no longer relevant today since most people use a blended hybrid of the two
F, while it is true that must people don't stand on one extreme of the two, theory x and y are still very much relevant to this day
Training and development is sometimes thought of as...?
Soft skeellz
Which stage of change theory is characterized by becoming aware of a need and creating a desire to change?
Unfreeze
Rather than simply assign workers to just any job, match workers to their jobs based on... what?
capability and motivation
What percent of our learning comes from on-the-job
learning and experiences?
70%
Does theory x and theory y both focus on understanding and motivating employee behavior?
Yes, briefly put, McGregor 1960 advanced three ideas. First, all managers (regardless of x/y) have a theory of human work motivation
Training and development develops human expertise for the purpose of improving...?
Performance
Which stage of the Change Theory is characterized by reinforcing and solidifying new desired norms so it becomes part of the daily routine?
Refreeze
Taylor believed that all workers were motivated by?
Money
Who developed the titles theory x and theory y?
Douglas McGregor