Which of the following is not an assumption of the theory Y management?
A) Employees enjoy work and will actively seek it.
B) A very directive style of management
C) Employees seek responsibility.
D) Employees are self-motivated and self directed.
E) Employees wish to use their creativity, imagination, and ingenuity in performing their jobs.

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Theory Y management assumes that employees are self-motivated, seek responsibility, and want to use their creativity and ingenuity at work. It contrasts with Theory X, which assumes that employees are inherently lazy and need to be closely supervised. A very directive style of management aligns more with Theory X assumptions, making choice B the correct answer as it does not fit with the assumptions of Theory Y.

Which of the Following Is Not an Assumption of the Theory