Sixty years ago, social psychologist Douglas McGregor developed two different theories — Theory X and Theory Y — about how managers perceive employees. Theory X managers are authoritarian. They ...

We get many of our behavioral and attitudinal traits from our parents; we often get our sense of well-being from how they interacted with each other — especially during conflict. The more they ...

Business owners have a key responsibility in supervising and managing employees. There are three models and theories on supervision that have become widely popular: theory X, theory Y and theory Z.

Spaces to support a variety of activities. In 1960, social scientist and MIT professor Douglas McGregor introduced the concept of Theory X and Theory Y management. Today, this concept can help ...

Donald Trump’s presidencies have been defined by a uniquely combative management style, marked by strict hierarchies, mistrust, and tight control over government agencies and their personnel. Douglas ...