Theory Y appears to discern the hidden potential of individuals. I believe that perhaps some,if not most of a sector of the population who are in the "vision-aspect" of distance education are of the nature of Theory Y. The Theory Y set are of a "natural-set" of people who innately have the potential and prospective for growth which is dependent upon their abilities.
It is indicated in literature that Theory Y individuals possess the ability for creative problem solving, but typically their talents are underused in most organizations. Given the proper conditions, theory Y administrators believe that Theory Y will learn and seek out and accept responsibility and excercise self-control and self-direction in accomplishing objectives to which they are committed. Theory Y administrators believe that, given the right conditions, most people will want to well at work. [Papa et. al.]
Papa, M.J., Daniels, TT.D., & Spiker, B.K. (2008) Organizational communication: Perspectives and trends. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Douglas McGregor: Theory X and Theory Y. Workforce; Jan2002, Vol. 81 Issue 1, p. 32, p. 32
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