Orgainzational Behavior
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My X and Y Two Way Street
MGT 302 Organizational Behavior and Teamwork
Bernard L. Aguon
Trident University International
MY X AND Y TWO WAY STREET 2
Abstract
After reading through the various articles and learning about the different companies and their styles of behavioral management in the work force, I will now attempt to explain my experiences at work and how Douglas McGregor’s theory X and Y relate to my everyday operations. The several theories used in chapter 5 of Organizational Behavior (2010) will be the background of my explanation. A good understanding of these behavior theories has allowed me to take a better look at my personal actions and how I could improve on my management skills with others as well.
MY X AND Y TWO WAY STREET 3
After tabulating my two scores from McGregor’s Theory X and Y, I wasn’t too surprised to see the results of the management / situation and the personal preference score. The scores revealed that my perception of work is somewhat accurate to what I thought it was. These surveys allowed me to see that management in my work place is a true two way street. I have even learned through reading several chapters of Organizational Behavior, Buaer and Erdogan (2010), that various theories are applicable to my workplace and that McGregor’s Theory X and Y are seasonal in my organization. My management / situation score totaled 48, which tells me that my employer leans towards a generally Y approach of management. This score concerns me a little though as it is very close to being in the generally X category also. You see as a Warrant Officer in the US
My X and Y Two Way Street
MGT 302 Organizational Behavior and Teamwork
Bernard L. Aguon
Trident University International
MY X AND Y TWO WAY STREET 2
Abstract
After reading through the various articles and learning about the different companies and their styles of behavioral management in the work force, I will now attempt to explain my experiences at work and how Douglas McGregor’s theory X and Y relate to my everyday operations. The several theories used in chapter 5 of Organizational Behavior (2010) will be the background of my explanation. A good understanding of these behavior theories has allowed me to take a better look at my personal actions and how I could improve on my management skills with others as well.
MY X AND Y TWO WAY STREET 3
After tabulating my two scores from McGregor’s Theory X and Y, I wasn’t too surprised to see the results of the management / situation and the personal preference score. The scores revealed that my perception of work is somewhat accurate to what I thought it was. These surveys allowed me to see that management in my work place is a true two way street. I have even learned through reading several chapters of Organizational Behavior, Buaer and Erdogan (2010), that various theories are applicable to my workplace and that McGregor’s Theory X and Y are seasonal in my organization. My management / situation score totaled 48, which tells me that my employer leans towards a generally Y approach of management. This score concerns me a little though as it is very close to being in the generally X category also. You see as a Warrant Officer in the US
References: Buaer, T & Erdogan, B. (2010) Organizational Behavior and Teamwork, page 73, 94, 104 Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Y Questionnaire website: http://www.businessballs.com,