Which of the following is a characteristic of a Theory X manager?
1.
The manager respects others.
2.
The manager believes in punishment.
3.
The manager believes that people like to work.
4.
The manager believes that people lack ambition.
ANS: 2, 4
A Theory X manager believes that people are lazy, dislike responsibility, prefer to be directed, resist change, and want to be kept safe. This manager also believes in punishment because he or she thinks this is the only way workers will perform.
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