theory x, theory y
By rickyflair8
@rickyflair8 (24)
Philippines
June 25, 2007 10:21am CST
A person can be classified by the way he/she is motivated to do work, obligations, chores, etc.
Theory X:
A theory X person is motivated to do obligations and other things by means of giving rewards or by the fear of being punished
Theory Y:
A theory Y person is motivated to do obligations and other things by work itself. they're motivated to work by the fact that there is still work to be done. Theory Y people are also motivated by they're enthusiasm towards work.
So what kind of a person are you? are you a theory x or a theory y person? how are you motivated? share!!:D
1 response
@coolseeds (3919)
• United States
25 Jun 07
I disagree with a lot of the business law theories.
If you recently learned this in school then your book has left out some pertinent information.
In 1981, William Ouchi came up with a variant that combined American and Japanese management practices together to form Theory Z, having the following characteristics: long-term employment - collective decision-making - individual responsibility - slow evaluation promotion - implicit, informal control with explicit, formalized measures - moderately specialized career paths - and a holistic concern for the employee, including family.
So a theory Z exists but they do not teach it.
So are you Theory X, Y or Z?
