Which of the following statements would most likely be made by a manager who subscribes to the Theory X approach of management?
A)Focus on organizations and people will take care of themselves.
B)I treat people different in different ways based on the situation we are facing.
C)The only way to get people to work hard is to push them hard.
D)People work best if left alone.
E)People will generally seek greater responsibility and accountability when given the opportunity.

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Theory X assumes that employees are inherently lazy and need to be coerced or pushed in order to work hard. This statement reflects this view by suggesting that the only way to motivate employees to work is through pressure and force.

Which of the Following Statements Would Most Likely Be Made