Theory X and theory Y “Application of motivation theory by Google”

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“Application of motivation theory by Google”

Student: Nguyễn Thu Thủy.
Student code: 2055280039.
Subject: English for academics and management.
Teacher: Nguyễn Thanh Thủy.


Ha Noi 2021 - 2022
Theory X and Theory Y were first explained by McGregor in
his book, “The Human Side of Enterprise,” and they refer to two
styles of management – authoritarian (Theory X) and
participative (Theory Y). The concept of Theory X and Theory Y
was developed by social psychologist Douglas McGregor. It
describes two contrasting sets of assumptions that managers
make about their people: Theory X – people dislike work, have
little ambition, and are unwilling to take responsibility. Theory Y
– people are self-motivated and enjoy the challenge of work.
Managers with this assumption have a more collaborative
relationship with their people, and motivate them by allowing
them to work on their own initiative, giving them responsibility,
and empowering them to make decisions.
Google Inc (Google Incorporated) is a worldwide company
that has strong practices in diversity. Actually, Google Inc
focuses the workforce diversity in their company due to the
reason that Google Inc has over 70 offices in more than 40
countries and its customer base is so diverse. This is because

Google Inc hired the employees come from different culture or
generation which will help the company to get diverse
viewpoint from the employees. We know that the Google Inc is
a high technology company and their staff always need a
relaxing environment to create something new ideas.
First of the advantages is the employees become more
efficiency and creative because Google Inc create a fantastic
working environment to their employees. Actually in the Google
Inc, they offer a creative and participative atmosphere that to
stimulate employees to be productive in achieving the
organization’s goals. The Theory Y also brings some
advantages to the Google Inc.
On another hand, the Theory Y used by the Google Inc has
disadvantages too. However, the staff also cannot complete
their work on time when they were addicted by the all relaxing
facility. The person who takes leave may cause problems to
his/hers colleague as they have to increase their work amount
by helper for his/hers work. For the external recruiting, Google
Inc has expanded to university universe nowadays. By using


the external recruitment, Google Inc will be able to get the new
talent and ideas which are beneficial to their company’s
development and growth. Subsequently, it will stimulate growth
and advancement of Google Inc.
Next, the Google Inc also using the AMO method and
which is the short form of Ability, Motivation and Opportunity.
Theory X is theory which stated that workers inherently dislike
and avoid work and must be driven to it. The continuity of
recruiting in new knowledge workers causes those current

knowledge workers feel less motivated and the competition
among colleague may become stronger. The other problem that
occurs due to large amount of staffs, some workers feels that
they have not given enough opportunity and job satisfaction
are not delivered.

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