Theory X maintained that workers were active agents that enjoyed working due to goals of self-actualisation.

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Theory X assumed that workers are inherently lazy and need to be closely supervised and coerced to work. It believed that workers are only motivated by extrinsic factors such as pay and job security, and do not enjoy work. This is in contrast to Theory Y, which assumes that workers are self-motivated and enjoy work as a means of achieving personal growth and fulfillment (i.e., self-actualization).

Theory X Maintained That Workers Were Active Agents That Enjoyed