Gregor's Theory Y Whole Foods

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McGregor’s Theory Y is defined as “a modern and positive set of assumptions about people…by viewing them as self-energized, committed, responsible, and creative beings” (Kreitner & Kinicki, 2013, p. 9). This type of theory played an important role in Whole Foods. John Mackey recognized that Theory Y would create an environment where people would love their jobs. Therefore, he incorporated Theory Y in his management style to create a company where all stakeholders were winners. Theory Y managers are positive and possess a sound judgement of their people and they us a participative management style. This encourages more cooperative relationship between managers and their team members. To begin with the company trained their management level employees