Theory X and Theory Y

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gptkbp:instanceOf organizational behavior
gptkbp:describes two contrasting models of workforce motivation
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Douglas_McGregor
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Theory X and Theory Y
gptkbp:influenced management practices
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:The_Human_Side_of_Enterprise
gptkbp:relatedTo organizational behavior
motivation theory
gptkbp:Theory_X assumes employees are inherently lazy
assumes employees dislike work
assumes employees must be coerced or controlled
gptkbp:Theory_Y assumes employees are self-motivated
assumes employees seek responsibility
gptkbp:usedIn human resource management
leadership studies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Douglas_McGregor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6