Shanlax International Journal of Management
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 3

The impact of McGregor's theory X/Y on the level of job satisfaction of teachers and principals

1Vice Principal, Chumigthang Middle Secondary School, Chhukha, Bhutan, Email ID: tandinny@education.gov.bt

2Principal, Rangjung Higher Secondary School, Tashigang, Bhutan, Email ID: somtobgay2017@education.gov.bt

Online Published on 13 April, 2022.

Abstract

The school performances and staff wellbeing are centered on the efficacy of a principal. The various leadership styles and managerial mindsets of the members of an organization has impacted the overall outcome. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to investigate the impact of McGregor's theory X/Y mindset on the level ofjob satisfaction of the school teachers (n=140), vice principal (n=5) and principal (n=5) in Bhutanese schools. The results indicated that the participants were mostly theory Y oriented and it was positively related to job satisfaction. In addition, the experiences and level of education has insignificant impact on the theory X/Y mindset which calls for deliberated leaderships programs and extensive appraisals to change the managerial beliefs of the individuals.

Keywords

Management Theory, Leadership, Job Satisfaction