Contrast Theory X and Theory Y

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Theory X carries the assumption that people are lazy, lack ambition, are self-centered, resist change, and are gullible. Theory Y carries the assumption that people are energetic, ambitious, selfless, intelligent, and want to contribute to company growth. Theory X and Theory Y are two competing informal theories of motivation.

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Kaylee compares the attributes of her social group with those of other groups of which she is not a member and finds that her social group’s attributes are more favorable. Doing this comparison helps Kaylee maintain her ______.

A. self-image B. group bias C. ethnocentrism D. acculturalism

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

An ethical concern has arisen because companies like Amazon and Yelp use customer reviews to deliberately manipulate consumers’ perceptions of products or services.

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When a corporation declares a stock split, it usually does so because

A) the firm's retained earnings are excessive. B) there are too many shares of stock outstanding. C) investors sometimes require nontaxable returns. D) it wants to make its stock more affordable to average investors.

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The final grade received in a Literature course (A, B, C, D, or F) is an example of a(n) ____________________ variable

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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