Which of the following is TRUE of managers with Theory X and Theory Y assumptions?
A) People are willing to work and like responsibility.
B) People are self-directed and creative.
C) These theories typically create responsible workers.
D) These theories create self-fulfilling prophecies.
E) These theories create opportunities to satisfy esteem and self-actualizing needs.

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Managers with Theory X and Theory Y assumptions tend to create self-fulfilling prophecies because their expectations of employees' behavior can influence the employees' actual behavior. If a manager assumes that employees are lazy and need to be coerced into performing their duties, the employees may actually become less motivated and productive because of the negative expectations placed upon them. Similarly, if a manager assumes that employees are self-directed and responsible, the employees may become more motivated and productive because of the positive expectations placed upon them.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of Managers with Theory