bba calicut university McGREGOR ASSUMPTION OF THE THEORY "X" COMPARISON OF "X" & "Y"

1. MCGREGOR’S

2. McGREGOR
Who develop the
theory x and theory y
which show two
side of human
behavior

3. Theory x and
theory y are like
two side of a coin
.each are opposite
each other

4. Motivate
employee byx & y
theory

5.  Its is traditional theory of management
philosophy.
 “power is supreme” is the main theme of this
theory
 The line of authority or chain of command goes
directly from the top to down through the various
layer of the organization with some delegation of
authority but full and detailed accountability up
the line
 People at work level have no option but to obey
authority

6.  The average person inherently dislike work and
will avoid if it possible
 People must be controlled, directed and
threatened with punishment to get them to pay
for the adequate efforts towards the achievement
organization goal
 The average human being prefers to be directed,
wishes to avoid responsibility and put off the work
till it is necessary

7.  Most people at work has relative little ambition , seeks
security and economic rewards above all else
 Most people are lack of creative ability and are
resistant to change
 Little scope for development and research
 The manager have to exercise centralized control and
supervision

8.  Theory suggests a new approach in management
 This theory emphasizes on the co-operative endeavor
of management and employees
 Maximum output with minim amount of control and
direction

9.  Average human does not dislike work
 External control and threat of punishment are not the
only mean or bringing about effort towards
organizational object , man will exercise self direction
and self control
 Not only accept but to seek responsibility,
 Avoidance of responsibility, lack of ambition ,
emphasis on security are the consequences of
experiences and not inherent

10.  The theory of y made emphasis on creating the
opportunities , removing obstacles , encouraging
growth and provide guidance
 MCGERGORS believed that decentralized
organization, democratic leadership and two way
communication will help to create a good working
atmosphere

11. THEORY ‘X’
1. Human being are
inherently dislike work
2. People are un-
ambitious and like to
be directed and try to
be avoid
responsibilities
3. Lack of capacity for
creativity and resist
change
1. Human beings are does
not dislike work
2. People are ambitious
and capable of
directing their own
behaviors .
3. People are creative by
nature and they accept
change also
THEORY ‘Y’

12. 4. Control and close
supervision to achieve
object , they lack self
motivation
5. Scalar chain of
command
centralization of
authority
4. Self controlled and self
directed also
5. decentralization of
authority and great
participation in
decision making
process

13. ACTIVITIES THEORY ‘X’ THEORY ‘Y’
1. PLANING Superior set of objective.
for subordinate little
participation in setting
and plan formaulation
Superior and
subordinate set objective
jointly .great deal of
participation in
objective setting and
plan formulation
1. DRIECTLY Low commitment to
objective and plan
autocratic leadership
based on authority.
Top to down
communication with
little feedback limit
information
High commitment to
objective and plan
participation and team
work leadership based
on competence
Two way communication
with plenty of feedback.
Free information flow

14. 3. CONTROLLING Low trust in
appraisal . Control is
extreme and rigid.
Focus on past and
fault finding
High trust in
appraisal. Internal
control based on self
control. Based on
past but forward
looking and
problem solving