Douglas McGregor’s Theory X & Y

Presented ByPresented ByChhavi Raina Chhavi Raina

Introduction

Douglas McGregor proposed his famous X-Y theory in his 1960 book 'The Human Side Of Enterprise'. 

Theory X and Y are still referred commonly in the field of management and motivation and it remains a valid basic principle to develop positive management techniques.

McGregor's XY Theory remains central to organizational development and to improving organizational culture.

Theory X and Theory Y

Theory YTheory YTheory XTheory X

Work is NaturalWork is Natural

Self-Direction

Self-Direction

SeekResponsibility

SeekResponsibility

Good DecisionsWidely Dispersed

Good DecisionsWidely Dispersed

AvoidWork

AvoidWork

Must be Controlled

Must be Controlled

AvoidResponsibility

AvoidResponsibility

Seek SecuritySeek Security

Characteristics: Theory X Manager

Managing your X theory boss

Results oriented - What you can deliver and when.

Facts & figures oriented - Cut out the incidentals

No interest in human issues – Don’t try to appeal to their sense of humanity or morality

Always deliver your commitments and promises

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