1. Theory X assumes that employees are lazy, do not enjoy working, and will avoid expending energy...
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1. Theory X assumes that employees are lazy, do not enjoy working, and will avoid expending energy on work whenever possible. Theory Y, on the other hand, assumes that employees are not lazy, can enjoy work, and will put effort into furthering organizational goals. Theory X managers tend to be authoritarian, and use threats, fear, and punishment to achieve results. Theory Y managers tend to be less controlling they provide employees with more autonomy and leverage rewards to achieve results. Discuss under what conditions a Theory X leader might be more effective. Also, discuss under what conditions a Theory Y leaders might be more effective. Provide an example, if you have one, of a leader that was either Theory X or Theory Y, discuss whether the leader was effective and why or why not.
2. The four alternative decision-making styles (Directive, Supportive, Participative, and Achievement-oriented) leaders use and the conditions under which they are effective? Give an example and cite the source
Please provide a substantial answer for each question in narrative form