Political Science · Public Administration
Which is Not one of the assumptions of Theory Y by Douglas McGregor?
AWork is natural to most people, who enjoy the effort involved, much like rest or play
BCommitment to the goals of the organisation is a natural state for most individuals
CMost people dislike work and avoid it whenever possible ✓ Correct
DWorkers will exercise self-direction and self-control in pursuit of organisational goals
Correct answer: (C) Most people dislike work and avoid it whenever possible — The statement that most people dislike work belongs to Theory X, not Theory Y.
Explanation
★The statement that most people dislike work belongs to Theory X, not Theory Y.
★Theory Y assumes that work is as natural as rest or play.
★It assumes that commitment to goals is a natural state for most.
★It assumes that workers exercise self-direction and self-control.
★Theory X, by contrast, sees workers as lazy and avoiding work.
★Theory X holds that workers need push and close supervision.
★So the dislike-of-work assumption is not part of Theory Y.
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