Theory X and Theory Y In the 1960s, Douglas McGregor proposed two theories related to employee motivation and management. His theories divided employees into two categories.

Organizational Motivation Theories. Since ancient times, business leaders have sought ways to motivate their workers. While fear of physical punishment may have worked to build the pyramids, a ...

Douglas McGregor's landmark book, The Human Side of Enterprise, changed the path of management thinking and practice by questioning fundamental assumptions about human behavior in organizations.

Douglas McGregor's landmark book, The Human Side of Enterprise, changed the path of management thinking and practice by questioning fundamental assumptions about human behavior in organizations.