Essays on Theory X AND Theory Y

Reflection

As you reflect on the assumption of Theory X and Theory Y, how would you describe your own philosophy of leadership? With consideration of the both theories, I would claim that my philosophy of leadership do not come to such extremes as revealed in the assumptions, but rather lies in the balance and comparatively equal distribution of those who would fall under the category of theory X, and those who would belong to the ones as outlined by theory Y. My positive attitude in life and towards leadership leads me closer to the Theory-Y, which assumes that most people ...

Q1a. From the information contained in the case study above, conduct an analysis of Tesco’s external environment using the STEEPLE model. Your analysis should cover and identify each of the factors as they relate to the case study. (16 marks)

The external environment of a business can be evaluated using a STEEPLE model, which incorporates seven external factors; sociological, technological, economic, environmental, political, legal and ethical (Block 1, Reading 5, p. 34). Here is a brief analysis of Tesco according to the STEEPLE model;

Sociological factors

The variety of business in the UK and across the world is going through ...

This is Theory Y century, at least when it comes to talks about organizational performance improvement and employee motivation. Yet, while managers are discussing the ways to build self-motivated workplace based on cooperation and respect, researchers are still evaluating pros and con of Theory X and Theory Y and the effect of each theory on organizational performance (Barnett, 2016). Such debates seem unending until it comes to practice that helps to see the effectiveness of each theory clearly. As an example, I would choose managerial practice that I have had an opportunity to observe working at one of the ...

Abstract

Many scholars in the management field have spent most of their time trying to come up with theories that explain management. The work of these theorists, however, has not gone to waste as there are very many theories that have come up as a result. Management theorists have been linked to improving the quality of products and services being offered by any organization by using their creative minds in developing ideas that solve problems. For one to be well conversant and an expert in the management field, he/she must study and try to emulate the work of these theorists. ...