Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y
McGregor’s Theory X and Y two sets of assumption about of nature of people.
Theory X Assumptions
The ‘Traditional’ assumption about the nature of people, according to McGregor, are included in Theory X as follows.
Average human beings have an inherent dislike of work and will avoid it if they can.
Because of human characteristic of dislike work, most people must be coerced, controlled, force and threatened to deliver what’s needed.
Need to supervise every step with control put in place
Lake of ambition
Theory Y Assumption
People are willing to work, work can be as natural as play and rest
Average people accept responsibility no need to direction
Always look forward to showing creativity
Always participated minded.
These tow sets of assumptions obviously are fundamentally external. Theory X is pessimistic, static and rigid. Control is primarily external, imposed on the subordinate by the superior. In contrast; Theory Y is optimistic, dynamic and flexible with an emphasis on self-direction and the integration of individual needs with organizational demands. There is little doubt the each set of assumptions will affect the way managers carry out their managerial functions and activates.
Theory X Assumptions
The ‘Traditional’ assumption about the nature of people, according to McGregor, are included in Theory X as follows.
Average human beings have an inherent dislike of work and will avoid it if they can.
Because of human characteristic of dislike work, most people must be coerced, controlled, force and threatened to deliver what’s needed.
Need to supervise every step with control put in place
Lake of ambition
Theory Y Assumption
People are willing to work, work can be as natural as play and rest
Average people accept responsibility no need to direction
Always look forward to showing creativity
Always participated minded.
These tow sets of assumptions obviously are fundamentally external. Theory X is pessimistic, static and rigid. Control is primarily external, imposed on the subordinate by the superior. In contrast; Theory Y is optimistic, dynamic and flexible with an emphasis on self-direction and the integration of individual needs with organizational demands. There is little doubt the each set of assumptions will affect the way managers carry out their managerial functions and activates.
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