Which of the following is not a Theory Y assumption?
A) If a person is committed to a set of goals, he or she will work toward them without external control.
B) The average person can learn to accept responsibility. Lack of ambition is not a basic human characteristic.
C) Modern organizations fully use their workers' potentialities.
D) Creativity, ingenuity, and imagination are human characteristics that are widely dispersed in the population.

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Theory Y, developed by Douglas McGregor, contrasts with Theory X by assuming that employees are self-motivated, seek responsibility, and are creative problem solvers. The statement in option C, which suggests that modern organizations fully use their workers' potentialities, does not align with Theory Y assumptions. Theory Y implies that many organizations do not fully utilize the potential, creativity, and problem-solving abilities of their employees.

Which of the Following Is Not a Theory Y Assumption