What is the importance of McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y?

What will be an ideal response?


Theory X and Y are management assumptions that are made by managers about subordinates. The Theory X manager thinks workers cannot be trusted, must be controlled and coerced, and will avoid responsibility if at all possible. Theory Y takes almost the exact opposite view of subordinates. The importance of this theory lies in understanding that management behavior directly affects employee behavior.

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What will be an ideal response?

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