Which is an assumption of Theory Y?
A) The average worker has relatively little ambition.
B) Organizations today do not make full use of workers' intellectual potential.
C) The average worker will be productive only when threatened with punishment.
D) Decisions must be made in an autocratic fashion.
E) Input from subordinates is not necessary.

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McGregor describes the assumptions behind Theory Y in the following way: (1) The expenditure of physical and mental effort in work is as natural as play and rest. (2) People will exercise self-direction and self-control to achieve objectives to which they are committed. (3) People will commit to objectives when they realize that the achievement of those goals will bring them personal reward. (4) The average person will accept and seek responsibility. (5) Imagination, ingenuity, and creativity can help solve organizational problems, but most organizations do not make adequate use of these characteristics in their employees. (6) Organizations today do not make full use of workers' intellectual potential.

Which Is an Assumption of Theory Y