According to Mcgregor, organizations especially which has a centralized decision-making process and a hierarchical pyramid are based on several assumptions about human nature or the employees and motivation. These assumptions are called Theory X and Theory Y by Mcgregor and it is all about two different viewpoints about the employees by the superiors or the management (Dobre, 2013). Theory X believes that employees want to be directed, they do not want to assume responsibility by trying to evade responsibility and value safety above all (Dobre, 2013). Further, it is believed that employees are motivated by financial rewards and by the threat of punishment. Managers or superiors who possess Theory X viewpoint on their subordinates tend to execute rigorous supervision and control over the employees due to the belief that rigid external control should be executed when dealing with irresponsible employees (Dobre, 2013). According to Dobre (2013) Theory X could be applicable t...
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