Mcgregor Theory X-Y Analysis

McGregor’s theory X-Y is a salutary and simple reminder of the natural rules to managing people’ (McGregor, n.d.). In the ‘X’ category the average person dislike working, lacks motivation and ambition, and prefers to be led. In category ‘Y’ people want to work and progress, they are keen to learn and challenge themselves, and responsibility is usually accepted or even sought. The theory makes sense and I have seen workers and managers who take the job seriously and try to do their best and also those who really don’t care about it. However, it could be argued that it is a little bit black and white. If someone doesn’t show enthusiasm on the working place or the person is not particularly interested in the organisation and its goals, it doesn’t necessary mean that this person is not bright or capable. The temporary workers in ASA are mostly students who use it as a part-time job that give them extra money. I don’t really care about the company’s development and progress or its vision and future plans, but sometimes I have to supervise people, and I still put sufficient efforts into.
Looking at Theory ‘Y’ that states the management process is primarily about creating opportunities, releasing …show more content…
458) In reality, it is usually somewhere in the middle and the management approach would be a mixture of experience, personal character, learned techniques and relationship between each other. I have had positive and negative experiences with my consultant Greg, but I try to not take it personal, knowing that the relationship between managers and employees cannot be perfect, and people make mistakes and have their