Asked by Angel Cartagena on Jun 13, 2024
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An assumption of Theory X is that ________.
A) employees enjoy responsibility
B) most employees must be coerced to work hard
C) the average person enjoys being creative
D) employees do not value job security
Coerced
Forced to act or think in a certain way through pressure or threats.
- Master the key concepts and implications of different management theories, specifically Theory X, Theory Y, and Scientific Management.
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mayank vermaJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Theory X assumes that most employees are lazy and need to be coerced or threatened with punishment to work hard. It also assumes that employees are not motivated by responsibility or creativity, and value job security above all else.
Learning Objectives
- Master the key concepts and implications of different management theories, specifically Theory X, Theory Y, and Scientific Management.
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