Theory y and x

McGregor an american psyschologist wrote about how leaders attitudes may effect behaviour.

Theory X and Y

• X= Employees motivated solely by money

• Y=Employees want more than just financial gain

X leaders believe:

• average worker dislikes work and will avoid it

• people must be controlled and directed and possibly punished to put in real effort.

• typical worker wants to avoid responsibility and has little ambition

• employees look for a security above all else at work

• not inspired

Y leaders believe:

• working is natural for most employees

• typical worker enjoys work

• other means exist to motivate workers rather than control or punishment

• workers want responsibility

• most employees have skills that help an organization achieve their objectives