Theories of leadership

McGregor an American psychologist wrote about how leaders attitude may effect behaviour.

Theories X and Y

• Y= Employees motivated solely by money
• X= Employees want more than finical gain.

X Leader believes:

• Average worker dislikes work and will avoid it.
• People must be controlled, directed and possibly punished to put in real effort.
• Typical worker wants to avoid responsibility and has little ambition.
• Employees look for a security above all else at work.
• Not inspired.

Y Leader believes: 

• Working is natural for most empolyees.
• Typical worker enjoys to work.
• Other means exist to motivate workers rather than control/ punishment.
• Workers want responsibility.
• Most employees have skills that can help an organization achieve their objectives