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A manager who is very directive about exactly how a worker should do a job is likely to be a Theory type of manager according to McGregor's theory.

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A manager who is very directive about exactly how a worker should do a job is likely to be a Theory type of manager according to McGregor's theory.

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The manager you described is likely to be a Theory X type of manager according to McGregor's theory. Theory X managers assume that employees are naturally unmotivated and dislike working, and this type of manager believes that workers need to be closely supervised and comprehensive systems of controls developed. A hierarchical structure is needed with narrow span of control at each level. According to this theory, employees will show little ambition without an enticing incentive program and will avoid responsibility whenever they can.

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