Question

What are theory x and theory y in management. Is it relevant today? If so in what context will you apply the theories

Answer 1

Theory X and Theory Y were first explained by McGregor in his book, "The Human Side of Enterprise," and they refer to two styles of management – authoritarian (Theory X) and participative (Theory Y). ... Managers who use this approach trust their people to take ownership of their work and do it effectively by themselves.