In modern organizations‚ there is no need for Theory X elements as propounded by Douglas McGregor. Discuss with relevant examples. Douglas McGregor examined theories on behaviour of individuals and formulated two models which he calls Theory X and Theory Y. Theory X assumes that the average human being has an inherent dislike for work and will avoid it if he can. As A result of their dislike for work‚ most people must be controlled and threatened before they will work hard enough. The
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“Theory X and Theory Y” of Douglas McGregor : McGregor‚ in his book “The Human side of Enterprise” states that people inside the organization can be managed in two ways. The first is basically negative‚ which falls under the category X and the other is basically positive‚ which falls under the category Y. After viewing the way in which the manager dealt with employees‚ McGregor concluded that a manager’s view of the nature of human beings is based on a certain grouping of assumptions and that he
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Nacua July 20‚ 2013 LEARNING INSIGHTS ON THEORY X / Y / Z AND MASLOW’S HEIRARCHY OF NEEDS McGregor’s Theory X / Y and William Ouichi’s Theory Z I can say that Theory X presents the pessimistic view of employees’ nature and behaviour at work‚ while Theory Y presents the optimistic view. With reference to Maslow’s theory‚ Theory X is based on the assumption that the employees emphasize on the physiological needs and the safety needs; while Theory Y is based on the assumption that the social needs
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Introduction In Malaysia‚ most of the employees are from Gen-Y generation. They have skills‚ education background and other characteristic that needed by an organization in order to move forward. With the knowledgeable they have‚ Gen-Y tend to become job hopper which have make them change job frequently in a short term to seek other jobs with a greater promotion. This trend has been practiced by them to satisfy themselves as a reward for their time sacrifices with study for years. There is no denying
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Theory X and Theory Y represent two sets of assumptions about human nature and human behavior that are relevant to the practice of management. Theory X represents a negative view of human nature that assumes individuals generally dislike work‚ are irresponsible‚ and require close supervision to do their jobs. Theory Y denotes a positive view of human nature and assumes individuals are generally industrious‚ creative‚ and able to assume responsibility and exercise self-control in their jobs. One would
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Biology 12 3rd Exam Reviewer Exercise 9: The Prokaryotes Prokaryotes are subdivided into archaebacteria and eubacteria. Archaebacteria - no peptidoglycan in cell wall Ex. Halob acterium Eubacteria - has peptidoglycan in cell wall Eubacteria - can be differentiated by Gram staining Gram positive: purple-blue‚ mostly peptidoglycan susceptible to penicillin Gram negative: pink-red‚ less peptidoglycan‚ has lipopolysaccharides‚ susceptible to EDTA Gram negative can be further differentiated into
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the last couple of centuries and there have been a number of different theories into the best way it can be done. This essay will give some background knowledge into those theories but will primarily focus on McGregor’s development of his Theory X and Theory Y‚ incorporating how they evolved‚ what they are and how relevant they are to managers of the 21st century. The aim of this piece is to gain a better understanding of the theories of management developed by McGregor and how/if they are still being
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My name is -----------‚ and I am running for treasurer. I know all of you are probably tired and bored of hearing all these speeches of people telling you to vote for them‚ so I hope my speech stands out to you. I think the quote “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take‚ but by the moments that take our breath away‚” is something we should all keep in our minds. If I am elected for treasurer‚ I will try to make school something that you wish you could go back to. I have many ideas of
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X1.1 THEORY X ASSUMPTIONS | 2-3 | 2 | 2.0 THEORY Y2.1 THEORY Y ASSUMPTIONS | 4-5 | 3 | 3.0 BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS-OPENNESS-EXTRAVERSION-NEUROTICISM-CAREFULNESS-SOCIABILITY | 6-11 | 1.0 THEORY X What is theory X? The “Theory X” management theory holds that the average employee has little ambition‚ dislikes work and must be coerced‚ controlled and directed to achieve organizational objectives. Those in management who believe the behavioral assumption of “Theory X” take an autocratic
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Demographers have named the different generations around today as Veterans‚ Baby Boomers‚ Generation X‚ Generation Y and Generation Z.Here I’ve tried to analyze Gen X & Gen Y. GEN X The moniker Generation X was coined by Douglas Coupland‚ who chose the unknown variable “X” to describe a generation that defies definition.Members of Generation X are largely in their 30’s and early 40’s. On the whole‚ they are more ethnically diverse and
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