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RESPONSE SHEET 1
Q.4 Define Motivation . Critically evaluate contribution of Mc Gregor to Motivation
A.4. Definition : Motivation is the managerial function of ascertaining the motives of subordinates and helping them realize those motives . Motivation refers to the way a person is enthused at work to intensify his desire and willingness to use and channelize his/her energy for the achievement to the organizational objectives .
According to Edwin B fillippo : Motivation is the process of attempting to influence others to do your will through the possiblilty of gain or reward .
Evaluation of contribution of Mc Gregor to Motivation :
Motivation is the process that account for an individual’s intensity, direction and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal.
Douglas McGregor proposed two distinct views of human beings: one basically negative, labeled Theory X, and the other basically positive, labeled Theory Y. After viewing the way in which managers dealt with employees. McGregor concluded that a manager’s view of the nature of human beings is based on a certain grouping of assumptions and that he or she tends to mold his or her behaviour toward employees according to these assumptions.
These set of assumptions were not based on any research , but are intuitive deductions .
Under Theory X, the four assumptions held by managers are:
1. Employees inherently dislike work and, whenever possible, will attempt to avoid it.
2. Since employees dislike work, they must be coerced, controlled, or threatened with punishment to achieve goals.
3. Employees will avoid responsibilities and seek formal direction whenever possible.
4. Most workers place security above all other factors associated with work and will display little ambition.
In contrast to these negative views about the nature of human beings, McGregor listed the four positive assumptions that he called Theory Y:
1. Employees can view work as being as natural as
RESPONSE SHEET 1
Q.4 Define Motivation . Critically evaluate contribution of Mc Gregor to Motivation
A.4. Definition : Motivation is the managerial function of ascertaining the motives of subordinates and helping them realize those motives . Motivation refers to the way a person is enthused at work to intensify his desire and willingness to use and channelize his/her energy for the achievement to the organizational objectives .
According to Edwin B fillippo : Motivation is the process of attempting to influence others to do your will through the possiblilty of gain or reward .
Evaluation of contribution of Mc Gregor to Motivation :
Motivation is the process that account for an individual’s intensity, direction and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal.
Douglas McGregor proposed two distinct views of human beings: one basically negative, labeled Theory X, and the other basically positive, labeled Theory Y. After viewing the way in which managers dealt with employees. McGregor concluded that a manager’s view of the nature of human beings is based on a certain grouping of assumptions and that he or she tends to mold his or her behaviour toward employees according to these assumptions.
These set of assumptions were not based on any research , but are intuitive deductions .
Under Theory X, the four assumptions held by managers are:
1. Employees inherently dislike work and, whenever possible, will attempt to avoid it.
2. Since employees dislike work, they must be coerced, controlled, or threatened with punishment to achieve goals.
3. Employees will avoid responsibilities and seek formal direction whenever possible.
4. Most workers place security above all other factors associated with work and will display little ambition.
In contrast to these negative views about the nature of human beings, McGregor listed the four positive assumptions that he called Theory Y:
1. Employees can view work as being as natural as