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1.

Research indicated that people cannot be steered towards better decisions by presenting choices differently.

True

False

2.

Theory X managers can be characterised as results-driven and intolerant. They will often issue deadlines, threats and instructions, rather than asking for something to be done

True

False

3.

As theory X managers are so results oriented, the best way to work with them is to deliver the results they want or need.

True

False

4.

Theory X Managers
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May be short tempered, often angry, arrogant, or elitist.

They are usually good at team building.

They never offer praise, delegate, listen or thank their staff

They are often a pleasure to work for.

5.

Theory Y ;-
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Is a more participative management style, based on the belief that people will naturally make an effort at work

Says that People welcome responsibility

Says that many people will not use their creativity and ingenuity to solve company problems

Theory Y is generally held to be more constructive and beneficial, allow people to grow and develop and produces better performances from staff.

6.

Rather than instructing people, governments try to educate and inform them about say, better lifestyle choices.

True

False

7.

Nudge theory was developed from ;-
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A book on behavioural economics, published In 2008

A film about psychology

A political party

US academics Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler.

8.

The theory is that by understanding how people think, positive reinforcement can influence how they act, and help them choose wisely, for their good and the benefit of society.

True

False

9.

Theory X style of management encourages staff development, allows them to develop, achieve things, and enables and empowers them.

True

False

10.

Theory X is an authoritarian style of management, based on a belief that most people do not like work and must be forced to work towards their company goals and objectives.

True

False

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