Discuss CIPS L3M4 Exam Topic 1 Question 5

The view that workers are naturally lazy, avoid responsibility and are without ambition is in line with Theory (Douglas McGregor):

Suggested Answer: B

X - this view is one end of the extreme spectrum created by McGregor to aid discussion and under-standing of management types / styles.

The other extreme being 'Y'.

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27 comments · newest first

Mitzie 11 months ago

Yeah, McGregor's Theory X is all about that negative view!

Sena 11 months ago

I think it's more complex than just lazy vs ambitious.

Fannie 12 months ago

Wait, are we really saying all workers are lazy?

Sheridan 12 months ago

Totally agree, people can be ambitious!

Yolande 1 year ago

That's definitely Theory X.

Domitila 1 year ago

Wait, is it Theory X or Y? I keep mixing them up, but I think X is the one that sees workers negatively.

Emilio 1 year ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I think Theory X is definitely the one that describes workers as avoiding responsibility.

Serina 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about Theory Y being more positive about workers.

Salena 1 year ago

I think this is related to McGregor's Theory X, which suggests that managers assume workers are inherently lazy.

Marica 1 year ago

Okay, I think I've got it. Theory X is the one that assumes workers are inherently lazy and need to be closely managed, while Theory Y sees them as self-motivated. So the answer here is D, Theory X. Glad I double-checked my understanding.

Alecia 1 year ago

Easy, this is definitely Theory X. McGregor proposed that view of workers as naturally unmotivated, and that's what the question is describing. I'm confident that's the right answer.

Vallie 1 year ago

Ah, this is a classic management theory question. I remember learning about Theory X and Theory Y in my organizational behavior class. I think the answer is D, but let me quickly review my notes to be sure.

Jamal 1 year ago

I'm pretty sure this is related to Theory X and Theory Y from Douglas McGregor, but I want to double-check the details before answering.

Kallie 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. I know it has to do with McGregor's views on worker motivation, but I can't quite recall which theory aligns with the "lazy worker" perspective. Let me think this through step-by-step.

Carma 1 year ago

Okay, I've got this. Physical tampering prevention is a technique used to secure the physical components of banking systems, like ATMs or other hardware. The answer is definitely True.

Dona 1 year ago

I'm a little confused by this question. The information provided talks about variation in healthcare, but the answer choices seem to cover a wide range of topics. I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully to make sure I understand what they're asking for.

Gladys 1 year ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll have to think it through carefully.

Matthew 1 year ago

This is a tricky one. I'm going to need to re-read the question a few times and really think through the differences between the sections to make sure I select the right answer.

Aaron 2 years ago

I believe the correct answer is Theory Y, as it emphasizes the positive aspects of worker motivation.

Kristal 2 years ago

Theory X actually aligns with the view that workers are lazy and need to be closely supervised.

Donte 2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think Theory X is the answer.

Olive 2 years ago

I agree, Theory Y suggests that workers are motivated and seek responsibility.

Kyoko 2 years ago

I think the answer is Theory Y.

Gilberto 2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be A because it contradicts the view that workers are lazy and avoid responsibility

Helaine 2 years ago

I agree with Oliva, Theory Y opposes the idea that workers are lazy and without ambition

Oliva 2 years ago

I believe it's Y because McGregor's Theory Y states that workers are motivated and seek responsibility

Joye 3 years ago

I think the answer is X

CIPS L3M4 Exam - Topic 1 Question 5 Discussion