DOUGLAS MCGREGOR THEORY X AND Y

Abstract

Theory X and Theory Y was an idea devised by Douglas McGregor in his 1960 book “The Human Side of Enterprise”. Theory X is management style where the emphasis is on “productivity”,on the concept of a fair day's work, on the evils of feather-bedding and targeted output.Theory Y is almost in complete contrast to that of Theory X. Theory Y make assumptions that people in the work force are internally motivated, self-direction and self-controlled.