The Concepts of Theory X and Theory Y Were Advanced

question 106

Multiple Choice

The concepts of Theory X and Theory Y were advanced by

• A) Douglas McGregor.
• B) Abraham Maslow.
• C) Frederick Herzberg.
• D) Frederick W. Taylor.
• E) William Ouchi.

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