CLEP Management

Answer: A - Theory X attitudes subscribe to the drive system of motivation for employees.

Key Takeaway: McGregor claims that the Theory X attitudes that were commonplace in the early twentieth century to motivate employees were not effective. These techniques often included pushing and prodding the employees to get the job completed. When those methods did not work, manipulation was also used. While there are some cases in today’s society where these methods are still recommended by certain experts, this management motivation style is not as commonplace as it was then.