All of the following are assumptions of Theory Y except
A) people will work toward goals to which they are committed.
B) work is an important part of people's lives.
C) managers must coerce and control workers to achieve organizational goals.
D) organizations generally do not make full use of their human resources.
E) people often seek out and willingly accept responsibility.

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Theory Y assumes that people are internally motivated to work and do not need to be coerced or controlled by managers. Option C contradicts this assumption.

All of the Following Are Assumptions of Theory Y Except