Mcgregor theory x and y this video explains the concept of. In the 1960s, social psychologist douglas mcgregor developed two contrasting theories that explained how managers beliefs about what motivates their people. Theory into practice abraham maslow viewed mcgregor as a mentor. It was in 1957 that douglas mcgregor first proposed the concept of theory x and theory y in. Theory x people dislike work, have little ambition, and are unwilling to take responsibility. Theory x and y created by mcgregor has been a valid basic principle from which to develop positive management style and techniques. Theory y maintains that human beings are active rather than passive shapers of. Application of theory x and y in classroom management by.
After reading you will understand the background and the practical basics of these leadership styles what is theory x and theory y. If the carnival industry currently leans more towards a theory x style of management one must ask whether theory y style of management would. File type pdf theory x theory y businessballs on both negative x theory, and positive y theory. Douglas mcgregors conceptualization of theory x and theory y has influenced management practices for almost six decades, despite the. In 1960, douglas mcgregor developed a leadership theory mcgregor theory x and theory y about organization and management in which he represented two opposing perceptions about people.
This article describes the theory x and theory y of douglas mcgregor. The concept of theory x and theory y was developed by social psychologist douglas mcgregor. Douglas mcgregors theory x and theory y of motivation. X and consider using the techniques suggested by theory y. Comparative analysis of theory x, theory y, theory z, and theory. It describes two contrasting sets of assumptions that managers make about their people. Toward a constructvalid measure article pdf available in journal of managerial issues 202. Theory x management style generally get poor results compare with managers use theory y, which produces better performance and results, and allows people to. Theory x and theory y douglas mcgregor s view is that there are two theories of motivation. Douglas mcgregors theory x and theory y february 5, 2016 by umar farooq aside from maslows hierarchy of needs, there are so many other theories of needs that determine certain specific needs of an individual, which may offer a satisfaction associated with the work motivation. They were created by douglas mcgregor while he was working at the mit. In 1960, douglas mcgregor formulated theory x and theory y suggesting two aspects of human behaviour at work, or in other words, two different views of individuals employees. Pdf application of mcgregors theory x and theory y.
He was a strong supporter of theories x and y, and he put theory y that people want to work, achieve and take responsibility into practice in a californian electronics factory. Fortythree years ago, douglas mcgregors the human side of enterprise offered managers a new assumption of management theory y, which would be. The relationship between mcgregors xy theory management. The present study explored the possibility that mcgregors 1960 theory x y assumptions serve as cognitive determinants of superior communicator style, a multidimensional set of style variables that can have considerable effects on subordinate wellbeing and organizational viability. Mcgregors ideas suggest that there are two fundamental approaches to managing people. According to mcgregor, the perception of managers on the nature of individuals.