Theory X managers tend to take a pessimistic view of their people, and assume that they are naturally unmotivated and dislike work. As a result, they think that team members need to be prompted, rewarded or punished constantly to make sure that they complete their tasks.
This style of management workers that’s are :-
- Have no incentive to work or ambition, and therefore need to be enticed by rewards to achieve goals.
- Have to be controlled, forced and threatened to deliver work.
- Need to be supervised at every step.
Theory Y managers have an optimistic, positive opinion of their people, and they use a decentralized, participative management style. This encourages a more collaborative, trust-based relationship between managers and their team members.
This style of management that’s workers are:-
- More involved in decision making.
- Self-motivated to complete their tasks.
· Seek and accept responsibility, and need little direction.