Week 2 Blog Post #2 Chapter 3 p. 89-90

McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y Management

I find McGregor's view on the controlling bureaucratic style of management very true in that it summarizes an employee who dislikes going to work. He explains this kind of employee through is "Theory X" which says the average human doesn't like their work and will avoid it, and because of this dislike these people must be threatened, punished or controlled in order to get some effort out of them and also that this average human has little ambition and responsibility but still wants security from a job even though they dislike it.

McGregor's "Theory Y" has the tone of a happy employee in a healthy and positive atmosphere. This employee is described as one that's physical and mental effort is very much noticeable, they never need be punished or threatened to make this effort show, they are committed, they show responsibility, they can think outside of the box when necessary and come up with ideas and creativity to better already formed processes, and they always show a want to learn more.

"Theory Y" almost seems like a perfect employee. In fact anyone who can work like a Theory Y employee will get farther in the work place and make much more of a name for themselves than someone that gives half the effort and is more of a Theory X employee. Theory Y employees are ready to express themselves and be heard and have the urge to be on top rather than settle for the bare minimum and be a follower for their entire career. These employees want to contribute to the success of an organization and make a change.