Old Theories versus Changing Environment,

Abstract

The tools available to the military leader are consistent with need satisfactions(s) above the subsistence level. Motivation to perform effectively is a result of important needs. To obtain a high level of motivation, the supervisor must understand the kinds of needs his subordinates seek to satisfy and be willing to help them to satisfy these needs in exchange for effective performance and productivity. A coherent management philosophy is necessary if the leader/manager is to effectively apply the motivational theories of McGregor, Maslow, and Herzberg. Such a philosophy was provided by Dr. Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y. These theories illustrate the two extremes of management thought and provide an excellent yardstick for the individual leader/manager to measure his personal managerial philosophy. Research has shown that Theory X managers achieve short-term results at the expense of future high performance, while Theory Y leaders achieve high, sustainable results for the organization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA091951

Entities

People

  • Phillips N. Gordon

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Benefits
  • Business Administration
  • Employment
  • Hierarchies
  • Human Behavior
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Leadership
  • Management Personnel
  • Motivation
  • New York
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
  • Productivity
  • Psychology
  • Supervisors

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design