Management, leadership and motivation theories
CSP written lesson, 6 min read. CSP Domain 2: Program Management
Written with AI help from the rules it covers, then fact-checked against them. Study aid, not site-specific safety advice. The official rule controls.
What you'll learn
- Tell McGregor's Theory X assumptions from his Theory Y assumptions
- Separate Herzberg's motivators from his hygiene factors
- Explain Maslow's point that a satisfied need no longer motivates
- Connect Deming's ideas on fear, slogans and inspection to safety programs
- Distinguish authority, responsibility and accountability
What this lesson covers
This lesson covers the classic management and motivation theories the CSP blueprint names in Domain 2, and how they show up in safety decisions. It matters because exam questions describe a manager's behavior and ask which theory it reflects.
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