MSCI 211 Assignment 2
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MSCI 211
Vyvy Ta
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29 July 2011
Assignment 2
1.
What would theory X beliefs about students look like/be like? What about theory Y?
Students that fit into theory X would only be at school to gain their credits and get their diploma.
They would only put minimal effort into their studying and assignments. Their primary goal would be to
pass with a minimum mark. They would take courses that are not difficult or time consuming.
Students that fit into theory Y would be at school to gain knowledge and make advances in their
field of study. They would put as much effort as they can into all their studies, aiming to be the best they
can be. Their primary goal would be to increase their own personal knowledge and expertise in the field
of study they chose. They would also take courses that are challenging and new to expand their
intellectual horizons.
2.
What types of policies would a school adopt if their beliefs were more "Theory X"?
What
would policies look like if their beliefs were more "Theory Y"?
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