According to Theory Y by McGregor, managers think people
A) are concerned mainly with security.
B) must be led because they have little ambition.
C) dislike work and try to avoid it.
D) must be coerced, controlled, and threatened.
E) have the ability to help accomplish an organisation's goals.

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According to Theory Y, managers believe that people have the ability to help accomplish an organisation's goals. They also believe that people find satisfaction in their work and are motivated by intrinsic factors such as achievement and self-realisation rather than just external rewards or punishments. Therefore, the best choice is E.

According to Theory Y by McGregor, Managers Think People