Theory X and Theory Y : Theories of employee Motivation
I find it difficult to operate under someone who believes in theory X. I am my own worst critic and will seek out ways to improve. I may not necessarily take those things that are presented to me because.
a. The presenter has no experience in my position. That he is just telling me what I should do as opposed to what he actually did.
b. The feedback although may be true is presented in such a way as to belittle me. So that the feedback giver feels better about themselves by attempting to make me feel smaller than an I actually am.
I thrive under Y theory as it gives me a chance to be a giver. If I am treated well I want to return that favor.
I wonder how some of you react. Do you react better trying to "show up" the person who belittled you as an X theory therefore derive satisfaction from getting even?
Or do you derive satisfaction from knowing that Person is there for you with words of understanding and encouragement and do not want to let them down?
Thoughts?
I find it difficult to operate under someone who believes in theory X. I am my own worst critic and will seek out ways to improve. I may not necessarily take those things that are presented to me because.
a. The presenter has no experience in my position. That he is just telling me what I should do as opposed to what he actually did.
b. The feedback although may be true is presented in such a way as to belittle me. So that the feedback giver feels better about themselves by attempting to make me feel smaller than an I actually am.
I thrive under Y theory as it gives me a chance to be a giver. If I am treated well I want to return that favor.
I wonder how some of you react. Do you react better trying to "show up" the person who belittled you as an X theory therefore derive satisfaction from getting even?
Or do you derive satisfaction from knowing that Person is there for you with words of understanding and encouragement and do not want to let them down?
Thoughts?
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