Which of the following is not an assumption of McGregor's Theory Y?
A) Work is as natural as play or rest.
B) The average person learns, under the right conditions, not only to accept, but to seek responsibility.
C) The average person prefers to be directed.
D) The intellectual potential of most people is only partially utilized in most organizations.

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McGregor's Theory Y assumes that the average person prefers to work under conditions that allow self-direction and self-control, rather than being directed. Therefore, option C, which says that the average person prefers to be directed, is not an assumption of Theory Y.

Which of the Following Is Not an Assumption of McGregor's