Mcgregors theory x and theory y Flashcards
Who is Douglas McGregor
American management professor who devised two theories of human behaviour work
Theory x and theory y
What are theory x workers
Employees with a dislike to their work and avoids it at all costs
Money is the motivator
What does theory x workers believe
- similar to classical, employees are lazy and lack ambition
- managers believe they work for finance and nothing else
- dislike it and avoid it when possible
-used in structures with narrow span of control - uninterested in work and resist change
Who are theory y workers
Employees who enjoy work and get just as much out of it as rest/ play
What do theory y workers believe
-assumes workers enjoy their duty and are self motivated
- assumes workers will be eager for responsibilities and empowerment
- there should be some self management and communication with employee decision making
- they want recognition, achievement and empowering workers
What’s theory x motivation 3
Financial incentives
Money/ salary
Fear of job security
What’s theory x communication 2
- little involvement in decision making
- hierarchical communication lines
What’s theory x tasks 3
Requires direction
Shy away from extra work
Avoids responsibility
What’s theory xs management 3
Controlling leadership
High level of supervision
Threatens disiciplinary action
What’s theory x attitude
Dislike work
Needs to be forced
Work is boring
What’s theory y motivation 3
- achievement/ recognition
-social interaction
-empowerment
What’s theory y communication 3
Participation in decisions making
Allows initiative
Quality circles
What’s theory ys tasks 3
Relishes challenges
Accepts accountability
Thrives on extra tasks
What’s theory y management 2
Laissez-faire and participative leadership
Target setting
What’s theory y attitude 2
Wants to work in the right conditions
Ambitious and driven
