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Theory X

Theory X proper noun: the theory that employees are inherently lazy and irresponsible and will tend to avoid work unless closely supervised and given incentives.

Proper noun

Theory X

  1. The theory that employees are inherently lazy and irresponsible and will tend to avoid work unless closely supervised and given incentives.

Antonyms of Theory X

Origin of Theory X

Introduced by Douglas McGregor in the 1960s.

Questions about Theory X

What does Theory X mean?
Theory X means the theory that employees are inherently lazy and irresponsible and will tend to avoid work unless closely supervised and given incentives.
What part of speech is Theory X?
Theory X is a proper noun.

Words near Theory X in the dictionary

  1. theory of mind
  2. theory of music
  3. theory of musical equilibration
  4. theory of relativity
  5. theory of value
  6. Theory X
  7. Theory Y
  8. Theory Z
  9. theory-laden
  10. theorycel
  11. theorycels

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