Management and Organisation

Question 1

What is theory X?

Answer 1

• Inherent dislike of work and will avoid if they can (Pessimistic)
• Prefers to be directed, avoid responsibility, relatively little ambition, wants security above all

Question 2

What is theory Y?

Answer 2

• The expenditure of physical and metal work comes naturally (Optimistic)
• Doesn’t inherently dislike work, enjoys the challenge, work becomes a source of satisfaction
• Liberating and developmentally, Control, achievement, and continuous improvement achieved by giving, enabling and empowering responsibility.

Question 3

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of continuing to use theory X?

Answer 3

Theory X - Adv

Theory Y - Disadv

Question 4

What is Parkinson’s law and gives an industrial example?

Answer 4

• Adage of work will expand to fill the time allotted for its completion depending on the deadline
• Example: the deadline for a new toy has been pushed back so there will be a reduction of work on that toys development as now less of a priority.

Question 5

What is theory Z?

Answer 5

• Increase employee loyalty by the company focusing on well-being

Question 6

What is scientific Management

Answer 6

Attempt to make human productive by eliminating responsibility for their own work and focusing on science-based managerial elite

Question 7

What is socialisation?

Answer 7

Learning the values, norms and behaviours that permit an individual to participate as a member of the organisation

Question 8

What’s the definition for Management?

Answer 8

Organisation, supervision or direction; the application of a skill or care in the manipulation, use, treatment or control (of a thing or person), or in the conduct of something

Question 9

What’s the difference between adapters and innovators?

Answer 9

Adapters: Stability and progress, often found in managerial or defined leadership roles

Innovators: change and reactiveness, often found in visionary leadership positions