At Groovy Rags, a trendy retail store, manager Eon Forcer doesn't waste any time thinking about whether the employees on his shift get their breaks at a reasonable time. In fact, he claims he is hard pressed to determine which one has "worked hard enough" to even deserve a break. Earlier today, Eon remarked, "I've never met one that likes this job! They're only biding their time and here for the money." Eon's managerial style would be classified as _________.

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Eon Forcer's managerial style is characterized by the belief that employees are inherently lazy and need to be closely monitored, which is consistent with Theory X. He doesn't perceive his employees as capable of self-direction or intrinsic motivation, and his comments suggest that he doesn't value them as people.

At Groovy Rags, a Trendy Retail Store, Manager Eon Forcer