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." The woman who is the chief executive officer of his new company 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 of Armando's current 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 boss to a career with a Theory Y leader boss.

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Theory X and Theory Y are management styles developed by Douglas McGregor. Theory X assumes that employees are lazy, need to be closely monitored, and are only motivated by rewards and punishment. Theory Y assumes that employees are self-motivated, enjoy taking on responsibilities, and value challenging work. Armando's previous boss made him feel like he was "punching the clock," which suggests a Theory X management style. However, his current CEO believes in the value of challenging work, which aligns with Theory Y. Therefore, Armando has moved from a job with a Theory X leader boss to a career with a Theory Y leader boss. A) and B) are incorrect because there is no information to suggest that Armando's work is being measured by time-and-motion studies or that he is being scientifically managed. C) is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that Armando's efficiency would have been higher if he stayed with his old company.

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