_____ coined the term Theory X as a way to distinguish the leadership style associated with scientific management from Theory Y, a newer approach, which emphasizes human relations at work.
A)Frederick Taylor
B)Douglas McGregor
C)Irving Janis
D)John Holland

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Douglas McGregor coined the terms Theory X and Theory Y in his book "The Human Side of Enterprise." He proposed that Theory X management assumes that employees are lazy and need to be controlled and coerced, while Theory Y management assumes that employees are self-motivated and can be trusted to produce good work if given the right conditions.

_____ Coined the Term Theory X as a Way to Distinguish