Question

Beth Brant, production supervisor at Trustworthy Tools Mfg., Inc. believes that her employees dislike work, avoid responsibility, and therefore they need to be controlled and directed. Beth is a:_________

Answer 1

Theory x manager

Step-by-step explanation:

The concept of theory X and theory Y manager was introduced by Douglas McGregor.

Theory X managers are authoritarian, they believe that people do not like their jobs and must be forced to perform. They tend to micromanage their teams.

On the other hand if you believe people will take ownership of their jobs and put in their best to perform effectively, this is a theory Y manager.