What Belief Is Held by Theory X Managers

question 14

Multiple Choice

What belief is held by Theory X managers?

• A) the average employee likes work
• B) employees should be self-directed
• C) employees prefer to not be told what to do
• D) employees value job security above all else

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Definitions:

Intimidation

The act of frightening someone into doing or not doing something, often used as a method of manipulation or control.

Coercion

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats, often undermining their freedom of choice.

Castigation

The act of reprimanding or punishing someone severely.

Preoperational Children

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (roughly ages 2-7) where children begin to engage in symbolic play but lack the ability to perform operations or think logically about physical operations.