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According to McGregor's Theory X/Theory Y managers should follow __________and ____________.

a) Theory X ... organizes things so that workers can achieve their own goals by achieving the organization's goals
b) Theory Y ...use the carrot and stick to motivate and guide employees
c) Theory X...use the carrot and stick to motivate and guide employees
d) Theory Y... organize things so that workers can achieve their own goals by achieving the organizations goals

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Referring to McGregor's Theory X/Y, this solution answers a multiple choice about what type of motivators a manager uses for Theory X and Theory Y. Reference provided.

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