Comparison of Theory x, Theory Y and Theory Z

1. MARICEL S. CAGAS

2. Authoritarian Management Style
Produces strict and controlling
supervision

5. A supervisor assumes that her
employees are adverse to work and
will do everything they can to avoid
it.
The supervisor will exert tight
control over employees, monitor
their work closely, and hesitantly
delegate authority.

6. Participative Management Style
Associated and participative
supervision

9. A supervisor assumes that workers
are willing to work and would be
willing to accept increased
responsibilities.
The supervisor will provide
employees with more freedom and
creativity in the workplace and will
be more willing to delegate
authority.

10. A business management theory that
integrates Japanese and American
business practices. The Japanese
business emphasis is on collective
decision making, whereas the
American emphasis is on individual
responsibility.
Japanese Management Style

14. Managers must be more supportive
and trusting of their employees, in
order to receive the benefit of
increased participation in the
decisions of the company.