Theory X and Theory Y Understanding Team Member Motivation What motivates employees to go to work each morning? Many people get great satisfaction from their work and take great pride in it; Others may view it as a burden‚ and simply work to survive. This question of motivation has been studied by management theorists and social psychologists for decades‚ in attempts to identify successful approaches to management. Social psychologist Douglas McGregor of MIT expounded two contrasting theories
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Literature Review: Designing Effective Instruction (4th Ed.) by Gary R. Morrison‚ Steven M. Ross‚ & Jerrold E. Kemp List of Exhibits Table 1.1 Overview 1.2 Instructional Design 1.3 Summary of Review 1.4 Journal Article Critique 1.5 References Overview According to Grubb & Cox (2005) there are four critical elements that influence the learning environment. These elements are students’ needs‚ instructor approach‚ course content‚ and institutional setting. These four elements are
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Theory X and Theory Y After World War II there were several studies performed that ultimately revealed how assumptions about workers’ attitudes and behaviors affect managers’ behavior. In the 1960s one of the most influential approaches was created and developed by Douglas McGregor at the MIT Sloan School Of Management. He proposed two sets of assumptions about how work attitudes and behaviors not only dominate the way mangers think but also affect how they behave in organizations. He named these
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1.0 THEORY X1.1 THEORY X ASSUMPTIONS | 2-3 | 2 | 2.0 THEORY Y2.1 THEORY Y ASSUMPTIONS | 4-5 | 3 | 3.0 BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS-OPENNESS-EXTRAVERSION-NEUROTICISM-CAREFULNESS-SOCIABILITY | 6-11 | 1.0 THEORY X What is theory X? The “Theory X” management theory holds that the average employee has little ambition‚ dislikes work and must be coerced‚ controlled and directed to achieve organizational objectives. Those in management who believe the behavioral assumption of “Theory X” take
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BLC 122 THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION TOPIC: NARRATIVE THEORY CONTENTS PAGE 1. Critical writing 1.1. Definition 3 1.1.1. Narrative Paradigm 3-4 1.1.2. Good reasoning 4 1.1.3. Narrative Rationality‚ Coherence and Fidelity 4-5 2. Weaknesses of the theory 6-8 3. Strength of the theory 8-10 4. Examples of the theory 4.1. Article about Narrative Theory 11-14 4.2. Participation Observation & Interview 4.2.1. Respondent Background
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Humanistic Theory and Trait Theory My research was comparing the Humanistic Theory and Trait Theory. Humanistic Theory is based on the ability for individuals to be able to uniquely diverse with our own prospective on life. It evaluates how an individual’s choice can affect their decision making and how the decisions can take a positive or negative effect to the conclusion of that choice. It also focuses on how we allow others to manipulate us into believing what our self worth is‚ if we are capable
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ACTIVITY & DISENGAGEMENT THEORIES OF AGING THEORIES OF AGING In this assignment there is an explanation of the main concepts of the disengagement and activity theories of aging. With using the case studies provided there is an explanation of how the theories effect the current situations and development of Edith and Albert in the aging the process‚ finally I will be evaluating the care options that might be available to Edith’s mother Lily and how their could have an impact on her development
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The research tackles about the most preferred review school in Metro Manila most sought qualities that future reviewees are seeking in a review center. This paper discusses the results of a study that surveyed more than five hundred (500) graduating accountancy students from six (6) universities. The purpose of this study were twofold: first‚ for the review centers to serve as an aid‚ to improve their qualities in different aspects‚ and to be aware of their shortcomings; second‚ for the students
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Theory X and Theory Y Douglas McGregor (1906 - 1964) is one of the forefathers of management theory and one of the top business thinkers of all time. He was a social psychologist who became the President of Antioch College. He later became a professor of management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (he was succeeded by Warren Bennis). His book The Human Side of Enterprise (1960) had a profound influence on the management field‚ largely due to his Theory X and Theory Y. McGregor developed
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How might in depth knowledge of motivational theory help someone to become a better manager? Since motivation influences productivity‚ managers need to understand what motivates employees to reach peak performance. It is not an easy task to increase employee motivation because employees respond in different ways to their jobs and their organization’s practices. Motivation is “driving force within individuals” (Mullins‚2002)‚ thus the manager (motivator) should influence factors that motivate
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