Which of the following are Theory X assumptions?
A) The average person wants security, has little ambition, and avoids responsibility.
B) The average person dislikes working and will avoid it if possible.
C) Because people dislike working, they must be tightly controlled and pressured to get them to work toward organizational goals.
D) All answers are correct.

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Theory X assumptions, as proposed by Douglas McGregor, include the belief that the average person dislikes work, has little ambition, avoids responsibility, and therefore must be coerced, controlled, or threatened with punishment to achieve goals. All the options listed (A, B, C) reflect these assumptions, making D the correct choice.

Which of the Following Are Theory X Assumptions