Paul is an employee at a marketing firm. He is someone who prefers to be instructed by his seniors and avoids taking major responsibilities. He rarely uses his own judgment or creativity while doing a task in fear of putting things at risk. Paul's conduct in the workplace is consistent with the assumptions of_____.
A. equity theory
B. Theory Y
C. Theory X
D. expectancy theory
Answer: C
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