Which theory assumes that the average human being has an inherent dislike of work, that most people must be threatened to get them to put forth adequate effort?
Theory X: The assumptions that the average human being has an inherent dislike of work, that most people must be threatened to get them to put forth adequate effort, and that people prefer to be directed and to avoid responsibility. Theory Y: The assumptions that work is as natural as play, that workers can exercise self-direction and self-control, and that imagination, ingenuity, and creativity are widespread.
