According to Theory Y by McGregor, managers think people
A) are concerned mainly with security.
B) must be led because they have little ambition.
C) dislike work and try to avoid it.
D) must be coerced, controlled, and threatened.
E) have the ability to help accomplish an organization's goals.

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According to Theory Y, managers believe that people have the ability to help accomplish an organization's goals. This theory assumes that employees are self-motivated, seek responsibility, and enjoy working. Therefore, managers should create a work environment that supports and encourages employees to use their abilities to achieve organizational objectives.

According to Theory Y by McGregor, Managers Think People