According to Douglas McGregor, managers who conform to Theory X tend to use a blend of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards to motivate employees.

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According to Douglas McGregor, managers who conform to Theory X rely mostly on extrinsic rewards (such as pay and benefits) to motivate employees, as they believe that employees are inherently lazy and need to be coerced into working. In contrast, managers who conform to Theory Y believe that employees are intrinsically motivated and seek out meaningful work, and therefore focus more on creating an engaging work environment and providing opportunities for personal growth and development.

According to Douglas McGregor, Managers Who Conform to Theory X