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Theory X and Theory Y by Douglas McGregor:  A Paradigm Shift in Managing Human Resources

Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y are two contrasting approaches to understanding and managing employee motivation and behavior in the workplace. Theory X assumes that employees are inherently lazy and need strict supervision, while Theory Y assumes that employees are inherently motivated and can be self-directed when provided with trust and opportunities. Introduction In ...