Douglas McGregor’s Theoretical Models: Their Application in assessing Leadership Styles

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Kwasi Dartey-Baah

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10.58809/ZPRT7568

Abstract

Douglas McGregor (1960) a thinker, leader, management and leadership theorist postulated over three decades ago that every leader has core assumptions about human nature and these assumptions influence the style of leadership practiced by the leader. McGregor’s views on leadership are important because he was the first to apply behavioural science findings to the world of business and leadership. He postulated the core leadership assumptions (Theory X and Theory Y) to assist leaders question their underlying assumptions and perceptions about people.

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Dartey-Baah, Kwasi (2009) "Douglas McGregor’s Theoretical Models: Their Application in assessing Leadership Styles," Academic Leadership: The Online Journal (2003-2012): Vol. 7: Iss. 4, Article 9.
DOI: 10.58809/ZPRT7568
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/alj/vol7/iss4/9