A manager who is considered a Theory X manager is likely to believe that:
A) productivity is enhanced when employees make decisions on their own.
B) workers dislike work and require close supervision and control.
C) worker productivity improves when managers relax supervision.
D) employees are self-motivated and eager to take on challenges.

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Theory X managers believe that employees dislike work and need to be closely supervised and controlled to ensure productivity. They assume that employees are not self-motivated and need external motivation to perform well. This results in a management style that is authoritarian and directive. The opposite of Theory X is Theory Y, which assumes that employees are self-motivated and enjoy working.

A Manager Who Is Considered a Theory X Manager Is