Jill, a manager who conforms to Douglas McGregor's _____, focuses on participatory rather than command-and-control styles of leadership.
A) Theory ERG
B) Theory X
C) Theory Y
D) Theory Z

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Douglas McGregor's Theory X assumes that employees are lazy and require strict supervision, while Theory Y assumes that employees are motivated and capable of taking responsibility for their work. A manager who conforms to Theory Y, like Jill mentioned in the question, focuses on participatory leadership and empowering their employees, rather than relying on strict authority and control.

Jill, a Manager Who Conforms to Douglas McGregor's _____, Focuses