Theory Y in Modern Management: Advantages, Disadvantages, and the Relationship with Theory X

• Autorzy: Nguyen Thanh Ha , Nguyen Thi Thank Huyen , Nguyen Thi Lan Huong

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.29227/IM-2023-02-30

Warianty tytułu

PL

Teoria Y we współczesnym zarządzaniu: zalety, wady i związek z Teorią X

• Konferencja: POL-VIET 2023 — the 7th International Conference POL-VIET
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This essay delves into the concept of Theory Y, one of the hallmark relationship management principles of the 20th century introduced by Douglas McGregor in his influential book "The Human Side of Enterprise" (1960). Theory Y assumes that employees are self-motivated, seek responsibility, and do not dislike work. The essay explores the advantages and disadvantages of Theory Y, highlighting its potential in nurturing creativity and maintaining employee satisfaction, but also addressing its limitations in certain situations. It examines successful examples of Theory Y implementation in companies like Facebook and Google, as well as the potential drawbacks such as freedom abuse and lack of organizational control. Additionally, the essay discusses the relationship between Theory Y and its counterpart, Theory X, which represents a more traditional, directive management style. By examining both theories, the essay emphasizes the importance of carefully considering and adapting management approaches based on the specific context and needs of an organization.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

theory Y; theory X; management; strategy; organization

PL

zarządzanie; strategia; organizacja

• Wydawca: Polskie Towarzystwo Przeróbki Kopalin
• Czasopismo: Inżynieria Mineralna
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: no. 2, vol. 1
• Strony: 203--204
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 6 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Nguyen Thanh Ha

• Melbourne University

autor

Nguyen Thi Thank Huyen

• Hanoi Financial and Banking University

autor

Nguyen Thi Lan Huong

• HaNoi University of Mining and Geology

Bibliografia

• 1. Carson, C.M. (2005), "A historical view of Douglas McGregor's Theory Y", Management Decision, Vol. 43 No. 3, pp. 450-460. https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740510589814
• 2. Samson, D. et al., 2021. Management 7th edition.
• 3. McGregor, D. (1960). Theory X and theory Y. Organization theory, 358(374), 5.
• 4. Sager, K. L. (2008). An exploratory study of the relationships between theory X/Y assumptions and superior communicator style. Management Communication Quarterly, 22(2), 288-312.
• 5. Arena, A. Douglas McGregor’s Management Theory. http://annarenas.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/DouglasMcGregor-paper.pdf
• 6. Parikh, V. (2021, October 1). Theory Y Advantages and Disadvantages. LetsLearnFinance. https://www.letslearnfinance. com/theory-y-advantages-and-disadvantages.html

Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu „Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki” - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023)