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Douglas McGregor (1906–1964) was an American social psychologist and professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is best known for his groundbreaking work on management theory, particularly his development of Theory X and Theory Y, which presented contrasting assumptions about employee motivation and management styles. McGregor's ideas have had a lasting influence on management practices and organizational behavior.

1906–1964·lived 58 years