My next and final presentation in HMP 722 is fast approaching so I have started researching the topic. My group and I are presenting on theory X and theory Y. I had never heard of this concept before prior to this class, it has been very interesting to learn about so far and I wanted to share a little bit of my research.
Theory X and theory Y are theories that have to do with management and leadership. The two theories examine why employees work and their motivation to work. The two theories are as follows:
Theory X assumes that employees are unmotivated, they dislike work, and they will avoid it as much as possible. Managers that believe in theory X think that they need to force their employees to work and they also think that employees are only motivated by fear and money.
Theory Y assumes that employees like to work and they like to work toward a goal. Managers that fall in the theory Y category believe that their employees like responsibility, they are creative, and the average employee has intellectual potential that is unused.
These two theories are very interesting and I believe there is truth in both of them. For more information I have attached the link to a Youtube video explaining these theories in greater detail.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK8-LhqF4N0&t=7s
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