MSCI211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Theory X And Theory Y

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Management Sciences
• Course: MSCI211
• Professor: Selcuk Onay

Document Summary

Tutorial 2 mcgregor"s theory x & y (06-15-17) Theory y assumes people possess the potential to develop and take responsibility by nature. They are able to self-direct their behaviour and have self-control: people are not passive by nature, but have become so as a consequence of the way they are usually treated in organizations. This means higher order needs can never be fulfilled where the dominant thought of an environment is theory x because punishment for wrong behaviour includes threatening lower order needs (physiological and safety). Theory x does not consider intrinsic needs (personal desire, interest, challenge). Rather, extrinsic needs (tangible rewards, pay, bonuses) are the foundation of. Theory x: self-determination theory contrasts controlled motivation (coerced, pressured) and autonomous motivation (choice, interest, value). Theory x organizational policies takes an authoritative approach (coercion, tight control, centralized decision making, and distrust). This influences managers" behaviour towards employees, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.