According to Douglas McGregor, the classical perspective on management is consistent with which of the following?
A) Theory X manager
B) Theory Y manager
C) Theory Z manager
D) Theory A manager
E) None of these

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Douglas McGregor's work on Theory X and Theory Y managers identifies the classical perspective with Theory X, which assumes that people are lazy, dislike work, and avoid responsibility, and therefore need to be closely supervised and motivated through rewards and punishments.

According to Douglas McGregor, the Classical Perspective on Management Is