Identifying a Management Theory and a Leadership Theory
Theory Y Managers
As opposed to Theory X managers, who assume that people inherently dislike work and that the threat of punishment is the best motivator for deriving the maximum output from the people, Theory Y managers assume that people are inherently creative, imaginative and innovative and if given the right set of conditions; they can amaze with their potential and productivity. Theory Y managers believe that even in the absence of the threat of punishment, people can achieve personal and organizational objectives with self control and self direction ...