Question

At Crater Valley Manufacturing, workers are encouraged to find their own solutions to problems, and to implement their solutions when practical. They work with little supervision because management feels they are committed and creative workers. Crater Valley's policy reflects a ________ attitude about workers.

Answer 1

Answer: Theory Y

Explanation: Theory Y refers the leadership style in which the managers have a perception that their subordinates are highly effective and motivated. These managers do not strictly monitors the performance of their subordinates and encourages self regulation and self control.

In the given case, Crater valley assumes there workers to be committed and give them liberty to make their own decisions.

Hence we can conclude that Crater valley reflects theory Y leadership style.