The nurse manager on one of the hospital units views the staff as basically lazy and only motivated by threats and coercion. Which theory of motivation would support the manager's beliefs?
a. Theory W c. Theory Y
b. Theory X d. Theory Z
B
The Theory X view is that in bureaucratic organizations, employees prefer security, direction, and
minimal responsibility. Coercion, threats, or punishment are necessary because people do not like their
work to be done.
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