Vanderbilt University Theory View of Employment Relations Discussion

1. Compare and contrast Frederick Taylor’s (Theory X) view of employment relations with McGregor’s Theory Y view of employment relations. For example,
   • What are their theories of human motivation?
   • How do they explain conflict in the workplace?
   • What is their view of the management/supervisory function, discipline, and employee voice?
     
2. Give an example of a Theory X or Theory Y workplace that you have worked in, shopped in, or experienced in some way?
3. Finally, if you were starting a company which approach (Taylor X or McGregor Y) to employment relations would you take, and why?

Be sure to address all the questions above. Use appropriate citations when referencing an author’s work.

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