Question

Which management scholar matches your viewpoints on the role of management? Why? Provide support for your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

X&Y theory by Douglas McGregor

Explanation:

The X&Y theory of management assumes there are two different types of workers. Theory X workers lack ambition and drive and need to be ordered around by bosses to do anything. Theory Y workers, on the other hand, enjoy work and strive for self-fulfillment.

Both views of employees are a bit extreme, as most workers fall somewhere between X and Y. Employees don't need to be ordered to do every task, but there is some need for discipline and rules for most employees. Many employees do enjoy work, but it doesn't always come naturally and requires some encouragement at times. There should be a middle ground for implementing this theory.

"This theory is largely considered to be obsolete today, as few managers begin from a starting position of being highly polar or binary in terms of their management style being just one of two options at opposing ends of a spectrum," said Polly Kay, marketing manager at English Blinds.