By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP

The Theory Y manager makes certain assumptions:

• Participative style
• Soft style
• Assumes motivation is the need to fulfill social, esteem, self-actualization and security
• Workers are creative and eager to work
• Workers respond to favorable working conditions
• Workers desire responsibility
• Workers see work as a natural activity
• Assumes work is as natural as play or rest
• Strong desire to participate in decision making
• Involved with organizational planning

By Douglas McGregor, 1960

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About the Author: Ray Myers, Jr. is a PMP certified project manager with over 2o years experience planning and managing technology projects.   Contact Ray at wwwpmservicesnw.com

Article source: www.pmservicesnw.com

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