OL140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Theory X And Theory Y
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They are inherently self-centred and indifferent to organization needs. They are gullible, not very bright, and they are the ready dupe of others. Vanessa is a bit of both but she is new so she probably will become y. They like work maybe work can be play. People are often self-directed b/c they are committed in their goals. Given the chance people have the capacity to engage in a wide range of goal-setting and creative problem solving. Leaders see people as capable and interested in working. People"s work experiences shape their behavior and can reinforce a leader"s philosophy. Case 4. 1: bruce display"s both (he is a disengaged theory x) Case 4. 1 marian ,vanessa develop to be authoritarian or democratic. Work with employees enabling them to reach their goals. Role is more of a teacher, providing guidance support and making sure that employees have resources to get the job done. Greater group member satisfaction and commitment to cohesiveness.
