'X' and 'Y' Management Theory
‘X’ Theory of Management by Douglas McGregor, A theory that focuses on negative assumptions that managers make about their people – if he/she dislikes work, have little ambition, and who is unwilling to take responsibility.
Its basic assumptions are given below:
1. The average
human being has an inherent dislike of work
2. The average human being avoids work if he can
3. Because of the
human characteristics of dislike of work, there arises the need for control and
direction of individuals. The individuals are threatened with punishment to get
them to put forth adequate effort for the achievement of objectives of an organization.
4. The average human being wants security
‘Y’ Theory of Management by Douglas McGregor, A theory that focuses on positive assumptions that managers make about their people – if he/she is self-motivated and enjoys the challenge of work.
Its basic assumptions are given below:
1. The average
human being does not inherently dislike work
2. Self-control
and self-direction are perhaps more powerful means than external control and
the threat of punishment for bringing about better results.
3.
Self-actualization is the highest level need of the worker
4. The average
human being works under proper conditions not only to accept but also to seek
responsibility
5. The capacity to exercise a relatively high degree of
imagination and creativity in the solution of organizational problems is widely
distributed in the management personnel parts.
References: November
22, 2016 by Abdullah Sam (NCM 107 Module prepared by Grace R. Abad)
https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/management/4-important-principles-of-scientific-management/885
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