Elaine DeWitte,project head in a public relations firm,framed management policies which followed McGregor's Theory X style of thinking.Which of the following actions is she most likely to have implemented?
A) Elaine closely tracks the daily performance of her employees and asks them to work according to a pre-determined schedule to prevent them from slacking.
B) Elaine asks employees to volunteer for additional tasks assuming that all employees are motivated to accept responsibility.
C) Elaine allows her employees to work from home as she believes that they would exercise self-direction.
D) Elaine arranges skill-based training for her employees during the weekends, believing that all employees enjoy their work and are ambitious.
E) Elaine motivates employees through intrinsic rewards, such as the freedom to choose how to accomplish their work, and involves them in decision-making processes.

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A)Theory X refers to a managerial assumption that employees are irresponsible, unambitious, and dislike work and that managers must use force, control, or threats to motivate them.
B)Theory X refers to a managerial assumption that employees are irresponsible, unambitious, and dislike work and that managers must use force, control, or threats to motivate them.
C)Theory X refers to a managerial assumption that employees are irresponsible, unambitious, and dislike work and that managers must use force, control, or threats to motivate them.
D)Theory X refers to a managerial assumption that employees are irresponsible, unambitious, and dislike work and that managers must use force, control, or threats to motivate them.
E)Theory X refers to a managerial assumption that employees are irresponsible, unambitious, and dislike work and that managers must use force, control, or threats to motivate them.

Elaine DeWitte,project Head in a Public Relations Firm,framed Management Policies