Match the List-I with List-II:

List – I (Theories of Organizational Behaviour and Culture)	List – II (Proponents/Key Concepts)
A. Theory X and Theory Y	I. Douglas McGregor
B. Hierarchy of Needs Theory	II. Abraham Maslow
C. Two-Factor Theory	III. Frederick Herzberg
D. Cultural Dimensions Theory	IV. Geert Hofstede

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

Introduction:

Theories of Organizational Behaviour and Culture explain employee motivation, managerial assumptions, and cultural influences in organizations. Correctly matching each theory with its proponent ensures conceptual clarity and reflects well-established contributions in management and organizational behaviour literature.

Information Booster:

• Theory X and Theory Y (A – Douglas McGregor, I): Proposed by Douglas McGregor, these theories describe two contrasting managerial views of employees—Theory X assumes employees are inherently lazy and require control, while Theory Y assumes employees are self-motivated, responsible, and capable of self-direction.

• Hierarchy of Needs Theory (B – Abraham Maslow, II): Developed by Abraham Maslow, this theory explains human motivation through a hierarchy of needs, starting from physiological and safety needs and progressing to love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

• Two-Factor Theory (C – Frederick Herzberg, III): Frederick Herzberg’s theory differentiates between motivators that create job satisfaction (achievement, recognition) and hygiene factors that prevent dissatisfaction (salary, working conditions).

• Cultural Dimensions Theory (D – Geert Hofstede, IV): Geert Hofstede introduced this framework to analyze how national culture influences organizational behaviour using dimensions such as power distance, individualism–collectivism, and uncertainty avoidance.

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