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Theory X and Theory Y: Explaining Two Views of Workers Through Control, Trust, and Motivation
Theory X and Theory Y are among the most useful ideas for students who want to understand how managers think about workers, motivation, and organizational life. Developed by Douglas McGregor in the 1960s, the theory explains two different assumptions about people at work. #Theory_X views workers as people who usually dislike work, avoid responsibility, need close supervision, and must be controlled through rules, pressure, or punishment. #Theory_Y views workers as people who
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Bureaucratic Theory — Explaining Formal Organizations Through Hierarchy, Rules, Roles, and Procedures
#Bureaucratic_Theory is one of the most important classical theories in the study of #organizations, #management, and #public_administration. It explains how formal organizations operate through clear #hierarchy, written #rules, defined #roles, stable #procedures, and rational authority. The theory is strongly associated with Max Weber, who argued that modern societies need organized systems that can manage complex tasks in a predictable and fair way. For students, #bureaucra
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