Which of the Following Assumptions Is Represented by Theory Y

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions is represented by Theory Y?

• A) People prefer to be directed, to avoid responsibility, and to want security.
• B) People are bright, but under most organizational conditions, their potential is underutilized.
• C) People do not like work and try to avoid it.
• D) The productivity of workers is not affected by social processes at the workplace.
• E) Managers need to be coercive to get work done from their workers.

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Definitions:

Commercial Energy

Energy that is produced and sold commercially, often in the form of electricity, natural gas, oil, and coal.

United States

A country in North America composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions.

Biomass Energy

Biomass energy involves producing energy by burning organic materials, such as wood, agricultural crops, and waste materials, in a process that can be more sustainable than fossil fuels.

Developing Countries

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