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ARTICLES RELATED TO Theory X and theory Y - Criticisms
Working for an X Theory boss isn't easy - some extreme X theory managers can be extremely unpleasant - but there are ways of managing these people upwards. Avoiding confrontation (unless you are genuinely being bullied) and delivering results are the key tactics.
Theory X managers (or indeed theory Y managers displaying theory X behaviour) are primarily results oriented - so orient your own discussions and dealings with them around results - ie what you can deliver and when.
Theory X managers are facts and figures oriented - so cut out the incidentals, be able to measure and substantiate anything you s ...
In this theory management assumes employees are ambitious, self-motivated, anxious to accept greater responsibility, and exercise self-control and self-direction. It is believed that employees enjoy their mental and physical work activities. It is also believed that employees have the desire to be imaginative and creative in their jobs if they are given a chance. There is an opportunity for greater productivity ...
In this theory management assumes employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can. Because of this workers need to be closely supervised and comprehensive systems of controls developed. A hierarchical structure is needed with narrow span of control at each level. According to this theory employees will show little ambition without an enticing incentive program and will avoid responsibility whenever they can.
According to McGregor, most managers (in the 1960s) tend to subscribe to Theory X, in that they take a rather pess ...
