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1. Page and Brin were young when they started Google. Do you think that they identified most with Theory X...

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1. Page and Brin were young when they started Google. Do you think that they identified most with Theory X or Theory Y? Why?
2. Describe how Maslow's needs hierarchy could be applied to Google's approach to employee motivation.
3. Use Herzberg's two-factor theory to explain how Google motivates employees.
4. Google is obviously a great place to work, but it's probably not right for everyone. What types of people are best and least suited for work at Google?

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