A manager in an IT company believes that his team members are inherently lazy,dislike work,and will avoid work if they can.He relies heavily on threat and coercion to gain their compliance.Which one of the following theories of human motivation is evident here?
A)theory Z
B)theory XY
C)theory X
D)theory Y
E)equity theory

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This description aligns with Theory X, which assumes that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, necessitating control and coercion by management to get them to work.

A Manager in an IT Company Believes That His Team