Which of the Following Statements Would Most Likely Be Made

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would most likely be made by a manager who has a Theory X approach to human beings?

• A)"Focus on the organization and people will take care of themselves."
• B)"I treat people differently in different ways based on the situation we are facing."
• C)"The only way to get people to work hard is to push them hard."
• D)"People work best if left alone."
• E)"People will generally seek greater responsibility and accountability when given the opportunity."

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