Which of the following statements supports McGregor's arguments on management?
A) The assumptions of Theory X are more truly representative of most people.
B) Nearly all employees have some potential for growth in their capabilities.
C) Management adhered to the Theory Y set of assumptions.
D) Management should avoid following assumptions about people based on the emerging behavioral science research.

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McGregor's arguments on management revolve around his Theory X and Theory Y assumptions about human behavior in the workplace. Theory X assumes that people are inherently lazy, need to be coerced or threatened to work, and lack ambition. Theory Y assumes that people are inherently motivated, enjoy work, and are capable of directing their own efforts toward organizational goals. Option B supports McGregor's Theory Y, which assumes that all employees have the potential for growth and are capable of directing their own efforts towards organizational goals. The other answer choices either contradict or do not directly support McGregor's arguments on management.

Which of the Following Statements Supports McGregor's Arguments on Management