Argyris would argue that high absenteeism and poor morale is likely due to:*
A) poorly designed tasks interfering with efficiency.
B) a poorly defined hierarchy of authority.
C) a mismatch between management practices and normal adult behavior.
D) a lack of control and enforcement.
E) the absence of managerially-defined plans and directions.

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Argyris is known for his theory on adult learning and behavior in organizations. He believed that traditional management practices were incompatible with how adults naturally behave and learn, leading to feelings of disengagement, low morale, and high absenteeism.

Argyris Would Argue That High Absenteeism and Poor Morale Is