Douglas McGregor Rejects Theory X, Which Holds That

question 30

Multiple Choice

Douglas McGregor rejects Theory X, which holds that

• A) when explained properly, everyone will favor drug-testing programs.
• B) workers essentially dislike work and will do everything they can to avoid it.
• C) workers basically like work and view it as something natural and potentially enjoyable.
• D) sexual harassment is a form of discrimination.

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in manufacturing that do not vary with the level of production, such as rent, depreciation, and salaries.

Inventories

Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business, in the process of production for such sale, or in the form of materials to be consumed in the production process.

Deferred

Refers to expenses or income that has been incurred but not yet recognized in the accounts, to be recognized in a future period.

Released

Refers to a product or information that has been made available to the public or to a specific group.