Each of the following is a characteristic of Theory X,except:
A) The average human being has an intense dislike of work and will avoid it if possible.
B) The average human learns, under proper conditions, not only to accept but also to seek responsibility.
C) Workers must be coerced, controlled, directed or threatened with punishment to get them to work to the required level.
D) Workers prefer to be directed and wish to avoid responsibility.

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Characteristics of Theory X include the belief that people are inherently lazy (A), require coercion to work (C), and prefer to be directed rather than taking responsibility (D). However, Theory X does not suggest that people cannot learn to accept and seek responsibility (B), which is a characteristic of Theory Y.

Each of the Following Is a Characteristic of Theory X,except