According to McGregor, Theory Y managers tend to see their subordinates as ___.
A) passive, dependent, and reluctant
B) irresponsible, resistant to change, lacking in ambition, disliking work, and preferring to be led rather than to lead
C) willing to work, willing to accept responsibility, capable of self?direction, capable of self?control, imaginative, and creative
D) disliking work because they prefer to be led rather than to lead
E) basically rational and motivated by money

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Theory Y managers tend to see their subordinates as willing to work, willing to accept responsibility, capable of self-direction, capable of self-control, imaginative, and creative. This is in contrast to Theory X managers who tend to view their subordinates as lazy, lacking in motivation, and needing to be closely controlled and directed.

According to McGregor, Theory Y Managers Tend to See Their