Problem
What do social scientists mean when they say that all human behavior is caused? Why is this important to the study of motivation?
Discuss the basic assumptions on which the Theory X and Theory Y continuum is built. How does the theory's self-fulfilling prophecy influence job performance? Is Theory Y always superior to Theory X?
Finally, of all the motivation theories introduced in the text, which one do you think to be most effective in motivating a workforce? Why?