STRC 1112 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Theory X And Theory Y

• School: Temple University
• Department: Strategic Communication
• Course: STRC 1112
• Professor: Tracey Weiss

Document Summary

Task oriented communication: production oriented, initiating structure, theory x. Interpersonal oriented communication: employee oriented, consideration, theory y management, concern for people: explain mcgregor"s theory x and theory y. Theory x: concern for production, manager believes people, dislike work, will do the minimum possible, manager needs to coerce. Theory y: concern for people, managers believe people, work is a satisfaction, people seek responsibility as an outlet for imagination and creativity, what is the blake and mouton, (cid:894)also known as the blake and mccanse"s(cid:895) leadership. Designed to explain how leaders help organizations to reach their purpose. Impoverished: low concern for tasks and people, does not actively attempt to influence others, assigns responsibilities and leaves followers to complete tasks on their own. Authority compliance: highly concerned for the completion of tasks, little concern for personal relationships, primary function is to plan, direct, and control behavior, followers are viewed as human resources who facilitate.