Describe Mc Gregor’s Theory and explain which part of his theory provide a clear explanation for Frederick Winslow Taylor’s principles. McGregor’s Theory and Taylor’s Principles

McGregor’s Theory & Taylor’s Principles

McGregor’s Theory X/Y or the McGregor Hypothesis is a theory of motivation in organizational behavior. This theory was developed in the 1960s. (McCormack et.al., 2020). Theory X states that employees will resist working and need to be forced, controlled and threatened with punishment to reach organizational goals. Theory Y on the other side assumes work is part of everyday life, and employees can self-direct and control their own actions. Taylor’s scientific approach to management is founded on the concept of subdividing work into smaller tasks. Each task can then be optimised using scientific methods. McGregor’s Theory Y explains this concept because it assumes employees can self-direct and control themselves and therefore are able to complete specialized tasks effectively and efficiently. McGregor’s Theory Y also aligns well with Taylor’s management principles. It emphasizes motivation, efficiency and productivity at work. McGregor’s theory, which focuses on each individual’s capacity for self-direction or self-control, explains clearly how Taylor principles can be applied in an organization setting (Taylor (2018) Cont…