<P> Because of the drastic change compared to the "Theory X" way of directing, "Theory Y" managers gravitate towards relating to the worker on a more personal level, as opposed to a more conductive and teaching based relationship . As a result, Theory Y followers may have a better relationship with their higher ups, as well as potentially having a healthier atmosphere in the work place . Managers in this theory tend to use a democratic type of leadership because workers will be working in a way that does not need supervision the most . </P> <P> In comparison to "Theory X", "Theory Y" adds more of a democratic and free feel in the work force allowing the employee to design, construct, and publish their works in a timely manner in co-ordinance to their work load and projects . Aydin reports a study undertaken to analyze the different management styles of professors at a Turkish University . This study found that the highly supervised Theory X management affected the research performance of the academics negatively . In general, the study suggests that the professional setting and research based work that professors perform is best managed using a Theory Y management style . </P> <P> While "Theory Y" may seem optimal, it does have some drawbacks . While there is a more personal and individualistic feel, this does leave room for error in terms of consistency and uniformity . The workplace lacks unvarying rules and practices, and this can result in an inconsistent product which could potentially be detrimental to the quality standards and strict guidelines of a given company . </P> <P> For McGregor, Theory X and Y are not opposite ends of the same continuum, but rather two different continua in themselves . In order to achieve the most efficient production, a combination of both theories may be appropriate . This approach is derived from Fred Fiedler's research over various leadership styles known as the contingency theory . This theory is based on 3 dimensions: Leader - member relationship, degree of task structure, and the leader's position power . </P>

What are the underlying assumptions of theory x and theory y