Which of the Following Is an Assumption of Theory Y

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption of Theory Y?

• A) Most people prefer to be directed, wish to avoid responsibility, have relatively little ambition, and want security above all.
• B) An average human being has an inherent dislike of work and will avoid it if possible.
• C) A person will exercise self-direction and self-control in the service of objectives to which he or she is committed.
• D) Most people must be threatened with punishment to get them to put adequate effort toward the achievement of goals.

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Definitions:

A Priori Causal Theories

Preexisting theories, acquired from culture or factors that are particularly prominent in conscious attention at the moment.

Repress Unpleasant Information

The involuntary forgetting or pushing aside of difficult or disturbing facts, thoughts, or memories.

Self-Reported Accounts

Information provided by individuals about themselves, often used in research to gather data on behaviors, attitudes, and experiences.

Confirmation Bias

The propensity to accumulate, perceive, select, and keep in mind information that endorses an individual's longstanding beliefs or propositions.