A manager believes that his employees' behavior has to be controlled in order to meet organizational goals.This manager's views are consistent with
A)Human Relations theory.
B)Resource theory.
C)Theory X.
D)Theory Y.

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Theory X, developed by Douglas McGregor, posits that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, necessitating control and direction by management to meet organizational goals. This view aligns with the manager's belief that employees' behavior needs to be controlled.

A Manager Believes That His Employees' Behavior Has to Be