- McGregor’s Theory X – people are lazy and dislike work, therefore they must be watched closed and micromanaged;
- McGregor’s Theory Y – people enjoy work and are self motivated;
- Maslow’s …
- McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory – Achievement, Affiliation, Power;
- Herzberg’s Hygiene Factors Theory – poor hygiene factors destroy motivation;
- Ouchi’s Theory Z – a job for life increases loyalty (!?);
- Contingency theory – the effectiveness of a leader’s management style is dependent upon the situation;
- Vroom’s Expectancy theory – the intensity of work effort depends on the perception that an individual’s effort will result in a desired outcome.