Educational Leadership: A Bridge to Improved Practice
Author
Paula Cordeiro (Author)
William Cunningham (Author)
Publisher
Pearson
Country
UK
Year
2014
Notes
McGregor's Theories X and Y
Theory X
Autocratic style
Leaders
announce decisions
Sell decisions
invite questions about what is expected of them
Test their ideas
To learn how subordinates response
Plan a rational strategy for forcing compliance
granted power to force followership
Model
institutional authority of bureaucracy
carefully controlling
workforce
structuring the work
emphasising the importance of respect for positions of authority
threatening economic and professional harm to those who do not follow directives
praising, rewarding and promoting those who do
Behaviour
Immature
lazy
indifferent
intransigent
Theory Y
Democratic style
Leaders
delegate authority and responsibility
permit subordinates to function within defined limites
structure organisations and leadership to facilitate and support efforts of subordinates
develop and express themselves and to act in the best interests of the organisation
examines
values
preferences
passions
Influence
views
decisions
actions
emphasize self-control and development
motivate through encouragement
recognition of achievement
expect quick response to
correction of any failures that occur.
shares power
provides evaluative data
develops staff
expect continuous improvement
influence the behaviour of subordinates
Pygmalion effect
Model
inclusive
collaborative
team effort
narrow possibilities and make final decisions
Members
develop an understanding of themselves
prepare for and accept ownership of their work
Behaviour
Mature
Active
Responsive
self-directed approaches
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