Which of the following supports the belief that people are naturally lazy and must be punished or rewarded to be made productive?
A) Hierarchy of human needs
B) Theory X
C) Theory Y
D) Two factor theory
E) Expectancy theory

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Theory X, developed by Douglas McGregor, is based on the assumption that people are inherently lazy and need to be coerced or incentivized to work. This theory advocates for strict control and punishment measures to force employees to behave in a productive manner.

Which of the Following Supports the Belief That People Are