Nursing Administration
The Philippine Women’s University and its Affiliate School for Men and Women SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
Learning Modules in
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
IN NURSING
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
For the Degree: Master of Arts in Nursing
By: ALDRIN IAN ALPE, RN
To: PROF. AGATON ALZATE Subject Adviser
MODULE 1 MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP THEORIES
1. Compare Theory X, Y, and Z. Which one would you prefer in your organization? Why?
Theory X managers are often stereotyped as a stern, unyielding type of person. They view their employees as people who generally dislike work and need strict direction and threats of punishment in order to get a job done. If an employee is not performing well, it is seen as strictly the employee 's problem. There are some people who need a very strict manager like this, but not every employee will respond to this kind of management. You may also want to consider whether this approach will be best for you and your business. Theory Y managers view their employees much differently. In this theory, employees generally like work and gain satisfaction from doing a job well. Employees are given the opportunity to use imagination and creativity in their occupation. If an employee does not perform as expected, a Theory Y manager will place the problem with management techniques, not the employee. This theory does not mean that everything is a free for all; there is still some level of control and guidance, just not as much as there is with Theory X. Theory Z is much different from the other two theories. This theory focuses on the
Learning Modules in
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
IN NURSING
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
For the Degree: Master of Arts in Nursing
By: ALDRIN IAN ALPE, RN
To: PROF. AGATON ALZATE Subject Adviser
MODULE 1 MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP THEORIES
1. Compare Theory X, Y, and Z. Which one would you prefer in your organization? Why?
Theory X managers are often stereotyped as a stern, unyielding type of person. They view their employees as people who generally dislike work and need strict direction and threats of punishment in order to get a job done. If an employee is not performing well, it is seen as strictly the employee 's problem. There are some people who need a very strict manager like this, but not every employee will respond to this kind of management. You may also want to consider whether this approach will be best for you and your business. Theory Y managers view their employees much differently. In this theory, employees generally like work and gain satisfaction from doing a job well. Employees are given the opportunity to use imagination and creativity in their occupation. If an employee does not perform as expected, a Theory Y manager will place the problem with management techniques, not the employee. This theory does not mean that everything is a free for all; there is still some level of control and guidance, just not as much as there is with Theory X. Theory Z is much different from the other two theories. This theory focuses on the
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