Human Resources Movement MacGregor’s TheoryX/Theory Y

• Theory X

  • Dislike work
  • Need to be coerced
  • Prefer direction
  • Desires security above all else

• Theory Y

  • Work is natural
  • Coercion is wrong
  • Self-Actualization is the key
  • People will seek responsibility

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