Which theory describes managers who believe that employees have initiative and want to receive praise and responsibility?

• A. Theory X
• B. Theory Y
• C. PRP
• D. Time rate

Answer: (B)

This question tests how managers view and motivate employees. Theory Y describes managers who see employees as having initiative, wanting responsibility, and responding to praise and recognition. When managers hold this view, they tend to delegate meaningful tasks, empower workers, and provide opportunities for growth, because they believe people can self-direct and are motivated by intrinsic rewards and achievement.

In contrast, Theory X portrays the opposite view—employees are seen as lazy and needing close supervision and control—leading to tight oversight rather than empowerment. The remaining options refer to pay systems rather than beliefs about motivation; performance-related pay and time-rate pay describe compensation methods, not theories about whether workers seek responsibility or respond to praise.

So, the description of managers who believe employees have initiative and want praise and responsibility aligns with Theory Y.