A faculty member complains that her students are lazy, don't really want to be in school, and are very irresponsible in their studies. This faculty member holds a __________ assumption.*
A) Theory Y
B) Theory X
C) Theory A
D) Theory B

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This faculty member holds a Theory X assumption, which assumes that individuals are inherently lazy and need motivation and direction from their superiors to be productive. The complaint about students being lazy and irresponsible fits with this assumption.

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