Theory Y is a set of positive assumptions describing employees’ attitudes about work. The Theory Y philosophy is that if you trust your employees and give them responsibilities and meaningful work, they will rise to the challenge. Employees will be more committed to their job and an organization if they are in an environment that encourages and rewards self-direction, creativity, and innovation (Kreitner & Kinicki, 2016). Managers have a lot of influence over an employee’s environment. In a Theory Y-led organization, managers can use that influence to create an atmosphere where employees are empowered to make independent decisions that positively influence the organization.
Want to embrace Theory Y philosophy? Try to incorporate one or all of these things into your day-to-day routine:
