Assumptions of Theory Y include:
A) Most people must be threatened with punishment to get them to put forth effort.
B) The average human being prefers to be directed.
C) A person exercises self-direction in the service of objectives to which he or she is committed.
D) The average human being will avoid work if possible.

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Theory Y assumes that employees will exercise self-direction and self-control if they are committed to the objectives of the organization. Options A and D are assumptions of Theory X, which assumes that employees are lazy and need to be coerced into putting forth effort. Option B is also an assumption of Theory X, which assumes that the average human being prefers to be directed and avoids responsibility.

Assumptions of Theory Y Include