Which of the following assumptions is represented by Theory Y?
A) People prefer to be directed, to avoid responsibility, and to want security.
B) People are bright, but under most organizational conditions, their potential is underutilized.
C) People do not like work and try to avoid it.
D) The productivity of workers is not affected by social processes at the workplace.
E) Managers need to be coercive to get work done from their workers.

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A Theory Y assumption is that people are bright, but under most organizational conditions, their potential is underutilized.

Which of the Following Assumptions Is Represented by Theory Y