According to Douglas McGregor's Theory X, which of the following is a behavior that is most likely to be exhibited by a manager?
A) She empowers her subordinates.
B) She trusts her employees to use discretion in most matters.
C) She strictly controls all the details of any project she is managing.
D) She delegates authority extensively to junior managers.
E) She lets her employees choose their own goals.

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According to McGregor's Theory X, managers who believe in this theory view their employees as being lazy, only motivated by money and needing strict control and direction. Therefore, a manager who strictly controls all the details of any project she is managing is most likely exhibiting Theory X behavior.

According to Douglas McGregor's Theory X, Which of the Following