What is the co re ing redient of Theo ru X an d Theo ry Y abou t hum an mo tiva tion? Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators Transactior al and transformational leadership styles Different views of human nature Leadership endorsement of employee self-

The core ingredient of Theory X and Theory Y about human motivation is the different views of human nature. Theory X assumes that people are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, while Theory Y assumes that people are self-motivated and enjoy their work. These contrasting views of human nature form the basis for the different management styles proposed in Theory X and Theory Y.