According to Douglas McGregor, Theory X Leaders and Managers Assume

question 11

Multiple Choice

According to Douglas McGregor, Theory X leaders and managers assume that people:

• A) are "wanting" animals.
• B) have needs that are organized in a hierarchy of importance.
• C) are motivated by satisfied needs.
• D) are self-centered and prefer to be directed.
• E) all of the above.

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