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Comparison and Contrast on Theory XY and Z
Title: Comparison and Contrast on Theory XY and Z
Category: Business & Economy
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Comparison and Contrast on Theory XY and Z
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 …showed first 75 words of 911 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 911 total…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.
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