MacGregor's Leadership Styles

MacGregor’s Leadership Styles, mainly Theory X and Theory Y, describe different management approaches. Theory X assumes employees are inherently lazy and need strict supervision and control. Leaders with this style tend to be authoritarian. In contrast, Theory Y sees employees as self-motivated and capable of responsibility, encouraging participation and trust. Effective leaders often adapt their style based on the situation, recognizing that most workers respond better to empowerment and respect rather than authoritarian oversight. These theories help understand how leadership beliefs influence management practices and organizational outcomes.