Douglas McGregor observed that all managers tend to share common assumptions about employees.

A. True

B. False

B. False

Explanation:

Douglas McGregor developed the theory X and theory Y of motivation.

Theory X is the traditional approach to management. It proposes that people dislike work and that they have to be controlled.

Assumptions of theory X include,

Employees are lazy and hate working Workers need to be controlled and threatened. Employees have no ambitions and do no like responsibilities, Workers put self-interest as the first, not organization interests. Employees need to be motivated.

Theory Y is a positive approach to management. It considers employees as intelligent and innovative human beings. Theory Y is the opposite of theory X.

Assumption of theory Y includes.

Employees are inspired to work. Workers do not need strict supervision Employees apply creativity and innovation to solve organizational problems. People are responsible, ambitious, and make efforts to accomplish goals.