When a manager treats employees as lazy, unmotivated, and in need of tight supervision; then the employees eventually meet the manager's expectations by acting that way. According to Douglas McGregor, this is known as a:
A) contingency.
B) an open system.
C) physiological need.
D) self-fulfilling prophecy.
E) bureaucratic approach.

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An important implication for managers who subscribe to Theory X is known as a self-fulfilling prophecy. This occurs when a manager treats employees as lazy, unmotivated, and in need of tight supervision; then the employees eventually fulfill the manager's expectations by acting that way. This cycle can have several negative implications for managers, employees, and organizations.

When a Manager Treats Employees as Lazy, Unmotivated, and in Need