Peter is the new director of an environmental policy consulting firm. Some of the best and the brightest minds work there, and Peter wants to motivate them to stay with the firm
Which of the following motivational theories would NOT be effective in achieving Peter's goal?
A) scientific management
B) management by objective
C) job enrichment
D) Theory Y
E) equity theory
Answer: A
Explanation: A) Taylor's scientific management theory focused on improving productivity of work methods in task-oriented jobs such as manufacturing. The firm's consultants would respond more to psychological motivation employed in the other theories.
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