Douglas McGregor would describe managers who tend to be directive in their relationships with others and who take a command-and-control orientation as ___ managers.
A) scientific principles
B) Theory X
C) Theory Y
D) Theory Z
E) administrative principles

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Douglas McGregor developed Theory X and Theory Y as two contrasting approaches to management. Theory X assumes that people are lazy, dislike work, and need to be closely monitored and coerced to work towards organizational goals. Managers who subscribe to Theory X tend to be directive and controlling.

Douglas McGregor Would Describe Managers Who Tend to Be Directive