Political Science · Public Administration
Which of the following is a feature of McGregor's Theory X?
AWorkers enjoy responsibility
BWorkers view physical and mental effort as a natural part of work
CWorkers like to show initiative
DWorkers like to be directed ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Workers like to be directed — Liking to be directed is a feature of Theory X, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Liking to be directed is a feature of Theory X, so that is the answer.
★Theory X sees workers as disliking work.
★It assumes they avoid responsibility.
★So they need to be guided and controlled.
★Enjoying responsibility and initiative belong to Theory Y.
★Seeing effort as natural is also a Theory Y view.
★Thus the answer is that workers like to be directed.
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