A Theory X manager motivates employees by threatening them with corrective action while a Theory Y manager motivates employees by offering greater compensation.

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Theory X managers assume employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, thus they use strict control and punishment. Theory Y managers believe employees are self-motivated and thrive on responsibility, thus they motivate through empowerment and enabling personal achievement, not just through compensation.

A Theory X Manager Motivates Employees by Threatening Them with Corrective