Which of the Following Is an Outdated Theory X Assumption

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an outdated Theory X assumption about people at work?

• A) The typical employee can learn to accept and seek responsibility.
• B) Work is a natural activity,just like play or rest.
• C) Coercion or threats are necessary before employees will work.
• D) The typical member of the general population has imagination and creativity.
• E) People are capable of self-direction.

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Definitions:

Role Stress

The stress experienced by individuals when there is a conflict, overload, or ambiguity in their job roles.

High Self-monitors

Individuals who are highly observant of their own behavior and the social environment, enabling them to adjust their behavior according to the situation.

Big Five Dimensions

An approach that breaks down human personality into five major categories: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Organizational Citizenship Behaviours

are discretionary actions by employees that are not directly part of their job descriptions but contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.