Which of the Following Is True of Theory X Managers

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Theory X managers?

• A) They believe that people are basically lazy and that coercion and threats of punishment must be used to get them to work.
• B) They believe that under the right conditions, people not only will work hard but will seek increased responsibility and challenge.
• C) They believe that a great deal of creative potential basically goes untapped, and workers will provide much higher quantity and quality of output when it is tapped.
• D) They believe that workers seek opportunities to participate in management and are motivated by teamwork and responsibility sharing.

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