Armando, who is a software engineer, has been working long hours trying to develop a new way to more quickly predict hurricane activity for a satellite weather system. Armando quit his last job because the leadership of that company made him feel like he was "punching the clock." At his new company, the chief executive officer, who happens to be a woman, believes that people are industrious, creative, and rewarded by challenging work. Regarding Armando's current and previous job situations, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)The work efficiency at Armando's new job is probably being measured by time-and-motion studies.
B)Armando is now being scientifically-managed at his new company.
C)Armando's work and psychological efficiency would have been higher had he stayed with his old company.
D)Armando has moved from a job with a Theory X leader to a career with a Theory Y leader.

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Armando's new CEO's belief that people are industrious, creative, and rewarded by challenging work aligns with Theory Y leadership, which contrasts with his previous job's "punching the clock" mentality, indicative of Theory X leadership. Theory Y emphasizes the motivation, development, and self-direction of employees, while Theory X assumes employees are inherently lazy and need constant supervision.

Armando, Who Is a Software Engineer, Has Been Working Long