Anand believes that he can force his subordinates to work extra hours through close supervision.He instills fear among employees by threatening to cancel bonuses if deadlines are not met.Anand could be described as:

A) a Theory X manager according to McGregor.
B) a Theory Y manager according to McGregor.
C) a Theory Z manager according to Ouchi.
D) a manager who meets Maslow's esteem needs of employees.
E) a manager who focuses on the hygiene factors proposed by Herzberg.

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Sherry Ogden · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Anand's management style aligns with Theory X according to McGregor, which assumes that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can. Therefore, they need to be closely supervised and controlled through strict rules and threats.

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