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www.gyaniversity.com200Managerial Processes-IIMouton? Can it be regarded as the best style of management? Support your answer with arguments.Exam Prediction: 74%Source: Internal IGNOU & Study Centre Papers(a) Was Major Mohanty a Theory 'X' or a Theory 'Y' Manager? Explain with reasons.Major Mohanty was a Theory Xmanager. According to Douglas McGregor%u2019s Theory X and Theory Y, Theory X assumes that employees are inherently lazy, need constant supervision, and must be controlled through strict direction and intervention. This aligns with Major Mohanty%u2019s managerial style, where he believed that employees were \close supervision, rigorous command and control, and constant watchto ensure productivity. Therefore, his management style is consistent with Theory X, where control is prioritized over employee initiative or self-motivation.(b) Will you advise Mr. Soni to change his presumptions about the nature of people at work? Give reasons in support of your advice.No, Mr. Soni%u2019s presumptions about people at workshould not be changed. He follows a Theory Yapproach, which assumes that employees are self-motivated, capable of taking responsibility, and can be trusted to contribute creatively to the organization. In the case of Mr. Soni, his participative management styleemphasizes empowerment, decentralization, and fostering initiativeamong employees. This helps in creating a sense of ownershipand motivationamong staff, which is likely to lead to long-term organizational success. Since his approach has worked well for him in the past and is in line with modern management practices, it%u2019s advisable for him to continue with his Theory Y assumptions.(c) How do you describe Mr. Soni's managerial style in the light of 'Managerial Grid' of Blake and Mouton? Can it be regarded as the best style of management? Support your answer with arguments.Mr. Soni%u2019s managerial style can be described in terms of the Blake and Mouton Managerial Gridas a Team Managementstyle, which is characterized by high concern for both production (task)and people (relationships). In the grid, Team Management(also called 9,9 style) is the most effective and ideal style, where managers place a strong emphasis on getting results while also supporting employees' needs for personal development, creativity, and initiative.Mr. Soni%u2019s approach aligns with this style because:Empowering employees through decentralized decision-making shows his concern for the employees%u2019 initiative and autonomy.