Douglas McGregor described two very different sets of managerial attitudes about employees, which he called
A) the positive view and the negative view.
B) the macro perspective and the micro perspective.
C) Theory X and Theory Y.
D) individualism and collectivism.

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Douglas McGregor described Theory X and Theory Y, two contrasting sets of assumptions about employee behavior and motivation. Theory X represents a negative view of employees, assuming they dislike work, avoid responsibility, and need to be closely supervised and coerced. Theory Y represents a positive view, assuming employees enjoy work, seek responsibility, and can exercise self-direction and self-control.

Douglas McGregor Described Two Very Different Sets of Managerial Attitudes