Raj,manager of a purchasing department,keeps a close watch on his employees to make sure they don't extend their work breaks beyond the 15-minute time allotment.Raj would be described as a _____ manager.
A)Theory B
B)Theory Y
C)Theory X
D)Theory Z

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Raj's behavior is consistent with Theory X, which assumes that employees are inherently lazy and don't enjoy work. Theory X managers tend to micromanage their employees and use strict control and monitoring to make sure that work is getting done. Raj's monitoring of his employees' work breaks suggests that he doesn't trust them to manage their own time effectively.

Raj,manager of a Purchasing Department,keeps a Close Watch on His