Motivating People - Theory X vs Theory Y

Description

Over 50 years ago, MIT social psychologist Douglas McGregor described two contrasting management styles: Theory X and Theory Y.

What this course covers:

• The origins of McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y
• Theory X and its authoritarian, top-down approach
• Theory Y and its participative, synergistic approach
• How the two styles compare as ways to motivate people

Understand which management style builds a more motivated team.

Table of Contents

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
1. Define Theory X and Y management styles
2. Describe Theory X and Y from the management’s and worker’s perspective
3. Differentiate between Theory X and Theory Y managerial styles

System Requirements

See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base

Author

Talentquest

105 Courses

At TalentQuest, we sit at the intersection of Talent Management and Talent Development. We help organizations more intelligently solve their talent challenges through the combination of Talent Management Software, Behavioral Science, and Immersive Learning.

Recognizing no two individuals are alike, our solutions leverage the unique traits, tendencies, and learning styles to help organizations maximize the potential of each employee. A true innovator in the industry, TalentQuest’s cloud based solutions are used by leading organizations worldwide.