Theory X managers tend to see their subordinates as ___.
A) creative, responsible, and self?motivated
B) motivated by challenging work
C) irresponsible, resistant to change, lacking in ambition, disliking work, and preferring to be led rather than to lead
D) liking work because they prefer to lead rather than to be led
E) basically rational

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Theory X managers believe that employees are inherently lazy and require constant supervision and control to get work done. They view employees as being resistant to change, lacking ambition, and disliking work. They also believe that employees prefer to be led rather than to take initiative and lead themselves. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

Theory X Managers Tend to See Their Subordinates as ___