Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option for the given question:

Which of the following is not correct in respect of the Theory X?

  1. It emphasizes that most average human beings avoid to be led, want to lead.

  2. According to the theory X, the managers tend to be autocratic.

  3. The theory X assumes that most human beings must be directly controlled in order to achieve organizational goals.

  4. The theory X assumes that most individuals have little ambition and want security.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Theory X assumes that average people: dislike work, avoid responsibility, want direction, have little ambition, and primarily want security. It doesn't claim that people 'avoid to be led, want to lead' - that would contradict Theory X's core assumption about human nature. Statement A correctly identifies what Theory X does NOT emphasize.

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