Flashcards
Theory X and Theory Y
Cards in this deck (6)
- 1Theory X ManagerBelieves:
Employees don't like work
They are lazy
They have no ambition
They prefer to be told what to do
Only out for themselves and interested in money
Pessimistic View - 2Theory X ManagerMotivates:
1st approach: Hard approach, keeps a close eye on staff
Uses threats and punishments to keep them in line
2nd approach: Soft approach, promises more money to work harder. - 3McGregor SaysEmployees resent being treated this way, they will become uncooperative and try to do as little work as possible
He did not recommends managers to use Theory X in their business - 4Theory Y ManagerBelieves:
Employees enjoy working
They have ambition and want to get on in the business
They want challenging and more responsible jobs - 5Theory Y ManagerMotivates By:
Offering promotions and titles
Praises employees
delegates to employees - 6Theory Y ApproachResults In:
Happy co-operative employees who will work hard
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- Leaving Certificate Business Flashcards on Theory X and Theory Y, created by betty cotter on 06/12/2017.
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- betty cotter · Dec 2017
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- Dec 6, 2017
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