Which of the Following Is Not a Theory Y Assumption

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a Theory Y assumption?

• A) If a person is committed to a set of goals, he or she will work toward them without external control.
• B) The average person can learn to accept responsibility. Lack of ambition is not a basic human characteristic.
• C) Modern organizations fully use their workers' potentialities.
• D) Creativity, ingenuity, and imagination are human characteristics that are widely dispersed in the population.

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Definitions:

Admits Guilt

The act of acknowledging responsibility for a wrongdoing, often in a legal context, to demonstrate remorse or acceptance of consequences.

Postcrisis Review

The evaluation process conducted after a crisis to assess an organization's response, learn lessons, and improve future crisis management plans.

Crisis Plan

A predefined strategy or set of guidelines devised to help an organization respond effectively to an emergency or sudden adverse event.

Effectiveness

The degree to which objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved.