Comparison and Contrast on Theory XY and Z
Title: Comparison and Contrast on Theory XY and Z
Category: /Business & Economy
Details: Words: 900 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Comparison and Contrast on Theory XY and Z
Category: /Business & Economy
Details: Words: 900 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Comparison and Contrast on Theory XY and Z
Douglas McGregor suggested that there are two different ways in which we can look at workers attitudes toward work. Each of these views, which McGregor called Theory X and Theory Y, has implications for management.
Theory X ('authoritarian management' style)
-People do not really like to work and will avoid it if at all possible so they must be coerced, controlled, directed, threatened with punishment to get
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a "third party arbitrator" role. This type of manager might be more likely to exercise a great deal of "Power" based conflict resolution style, especially with the Theory X workers. Theory Y workers might be given the opportunity to exert "Negotiating" strategies to solve their own differences.
Theory Z emphasizes more frequent performance appraisals, but slower promotions, while according to Theory X, appraisals occur on a regular basis. Promotions also occur on a regular basis.