ASIS-CPP Exam - Topic 3 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following statements correctly applies to the Theory X type of management?

AHumans work only to satisfy basic needs.

BPunishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique.

CThe average human seeks responsibility and job satisfaction.

DWork is as natural as play or rest.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Rosio at Oct 22, 2023, 07:02 AM

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Jamal

6 months ago

I agree with B, sometimes you need to enforce rules to get results.

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Mariann

6 months ago

Surprised that anyone would pick D, work is not like play!

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Rueben

6 months ago

C seems way off, who actually wants more responsibility?

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Buck

7 months ago

I think A is more accurate, people just want to get by.

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Tomas

7 months ago

Definitely B, punishment is key in Theory X.

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Tony

7 months ago

I thought Theory X was about strict management styles, so I don't think options C or D apply at all.

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Filiberto

7 months ago

I feel like we had a practice question that mentioned how Theory X views workers negatively, which makes me lean towards option B again.

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Tashia

7 months ago

I remember studying that Theory X focuses on basic needs, so option A might be the right choice, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Floyd

8 months ago

I think Theory X suggests that people are inherently lazy and need to be controlled, so maybe option B about punishment is correct?

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Wait, I'm a little confused now. Wasn't there something about employees seeking responsibility and job satisfaction in Theory X? Or was that the other one, Theory Y? Ugh, management theories always trip me up a bit.

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Mindy

8 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Theory X views employees as disliking work, avoiding responsibility, and needing to be coerced. So option B about punishment being an effective technique sounds right to me. I feel good about this one.

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Yuriko

8 months ago

Hmm, this one has me a bit stumped. I know Theory X is about the negative assumptions managers can have about their employees, but I'm not totally confident on the specifics. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Leonor

8 months ago

I'm pretty sure the correct answer is B. Theory X assumes that employees are inherently lazy and need to be closely monitored and controlled, so punishment or the threat of punishment would be an effective management technique.

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Paris

8 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key advantages of the "one switch at a time" approach before selecting my answers.

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Luis

8 months ago

I'm not too sure about this one. The question is asking about the WSDL 1.1 specification, and there are a few details there that I'm fuzzy on. I'll need to review the WSDL 1.1 documentation to make sure I understand the correct answer.

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Eveline

8 months ago

This sounds similar to the example we practiced about service permissions, which suggested that proper credential handling is vital.

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Magdalene

8 months ago

Alright, I've got a strategy here. I know Auto-RP is used for dynamic RP discovery, so I'll need to look for a command that enables that functionality. I'm leaning towards option A, but I'll carefully review the other options as well.

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Dorthy

1 year ago

B) Punishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique. Ah, the good old carrot and stick approach. I prefer the carrot and cheesecake approach.

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Meaghan

11 months ago

C) The average human seeks responsibility and job satisfaction.

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Wilda

12 months ago

B) Punishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique.

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Genevieve

12 months ago

A) Humans work only to satisfy basic needs.

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Simona

1 year ago

A) Humans work only to satisfy basic needs. Isn't that why we all became accountants? For the excitement and fulfillment?

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Benton

11 months ago

B) Punishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique.

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Margurite

11 months ago

A) Humans work only to satisfy basic needs.

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Melissa

12 months ago

B) Punishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique.

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Margot

1 year ago

B) Punishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique.

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Roosevelt

1 year ago

A) Humans work only to satisfy basic needs.

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Jacquelyne

1 year ago

B) Punishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique.

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Youlanda

1 year ago

D) Work is as natural as play or rest. Yeah, right. That's why I have to drag myself out of bed every morning.

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Tuyet

11 months ago

D) Work is as natural as play or rest. Yeah, right. That's why I have to drag myself out of bed every morning.

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Eloisa

12 months ago

D) Work is as natural as play or rest.

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Nydia

12 months ago

B) Punishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique.

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Refugia

1 year ago

A) Humans work only to satisfy basic needs.

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Pearline

1 year ago

B) Punishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique. Sounds like my old boss from the Dark Ages!

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Twana

1 year ago

I see both perspectives. Theory X does emphasize punishment, but it also focuses on the idea that humans work for basic needs. So, I think both A) and B) could be correct.

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Mabel

1 year ago

I disagree with Iraida. I believe the correct statement for Theory X is A) Humans work only to satisfy basic needs.

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Iraida

1 year ago

I think the correct statement for Theory X is B) Punishment or the threat of punishment is an effective management technique.

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