Describe two examples from a company that illustrate the use of Theory Y.
Describe the situation, explain which theory it comes from and why you feel that it is an expample of Theory Y.
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A Theory Y manager tends to believe that
- Given the right conditions for employees, their application of physical and mental effort in work is as natural as rest or play. Work is play, offers satisfactions and meaning.
- There are alternatives to reliance on external controls, pushing and threats – implied or real. These are not the only means for linking individual effort with organizational objectives. If people feel committed, they will exercise self-direction and self-control in the service of the firm’s objectives.
- Their objectives will complement the firm’s and commitment is a function of the “intrinsic” rewards associated with their achievement i.e. not just extrinsic rewards/punishments.
- The Theory Y manager recognizes the influence of learning. He/she believes that if the right conditions are created the average person learns not to accept and seek responsibility.
- The capacity to exercise …