McGregor suggested that managers who base their management practices on Theory X assumptions are likely to utilise practices that control, direct and coerce employees as a means to motivate or increase productivity.

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Douglas McGregor's Theory X assumes that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, leading managers to adopt a controlling and directive approach to motivate employees and ensure productivity.

McGregor Suggested That Managers Who Base Their Management Practices on Theory