Question

Which of the following assumptions is / are applicable for Theory-y of motivation developed by Douglas McGregor?
(i) The average man nature is not indolent and has no an inherent dislike for work.
(ii) Every man has his own potential for development, the capacity for assuming responsibilities and management need not to them there.
(iii) Under proper organizational condition and method of operation man will exercise self control towards achieving his own goals and those of organizational
Select the correct answer from the option given below -

• A. (i) only
• B. Except (ii) all
• C. (ii) & (iii)
• D. (i), (ii), &(iii)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i), (ii), &(iii)

The concept of Theory X and Theory Y was developed by social psychologist Douglas McGregor. It describes two contrasting sets of assumptions that managers make about their people: Theory X people dislike work, have little ambition, and are unwilling to take responsibility.

Theory X and Theory Y: Theories of Employee Motivation. Theory X and Theory Y was created and developed by Douglas McGregor at the MIT Sloan School of Management in the 1960s. It describes two very different attitudes toward workforce motivation.