Theory X and Y

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Theory X and Y

• Michelle Stephenson
• Drew Langley
• Alan Day

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Theory X

• Common assumptions about Theory X workers
• - Will avoid working
• - No ambition
• - Lazy
• assumes people work only for money and security

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Theory Y

• Common assumptions about Theory Y workers
• - work comes as naturally as breathing
• - self directed to meet work objectives
• - more motivated if rewarded
• - can handle responsibility and creativity

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Theory X Y

• Companies combine both theories of motivation
• Allow employees freedom in some areas, but
  control actions in other areas
• ex. set informal dress code, but strict
• guidelines on employee travel expenses

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Quiz Questions

• List 2 characteristics of Theory X
• List 2 characteristics of Theory Y

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Answers

• Will avoid working, No ambition, Lazy, assumes
  people work only for money and security
• Work comes as naturally as breathing, self
  directed to meet work objectives, more motivated
  if rewarded, can handle responsibility and
  creativity