Assignment
PRESENTED BY:
NEOH KIT YAN HO ZHI JEAN
Introduction
1. Discussion on the circumstances wherein
McGregors approach is relevant as well as
irrelevant today.
2. Two person and their perspectives on the
effective ways to manage and lead people:
1. Mr.Ganesh Peramaih
2. Mr.Crandra Bose
3. Two other perspectives deemed important
in the effort to lead and manage people for
performance.
McGregors approach
Douglas McGregor proposed two
theories by which to view employee
motivation which are Theory X and
Theory Y.
Theory X refers that people are lazy
and will avoid work whenever
possible.
Theory Y refers that people are
creative as well as enjoy work.
McGregors approach relevant
today
Decentralization and delegation
Known as organizational forms
consistent with Theory Y.
Manager delegates some of their
function and authority to their
subordinates.
Subordinates will be self-directed to
meet their work and objectives.
Freedom to lead their own activities.
Sales team
McGregors approach relevant
today
Participation and consultative
management
Encourages the involvement of
employee at all levels of an organization
in the analysis of problems,
development of strategies, and
implementation of solutions.
For example: Google
McGregors approach irrelevant
today
William Ouchi
Combination of American and
Japanese management philosophies
Theory Z
Theory Z generates some assumptions about
employees.
Build cooperative relationships
They value family life, culture and certainly
traditions, and social institutions.
Require emphasis on support in the form of secure
employment and facilities
Well-developed sense of dedication, moral , as well
as self-discipline.
Consensus in decisions.
Theory Z
Theory Z stresses the importance of
a caring and positive relationship
between leaders and employees.
Loyalty to the company will increase
by providing a job for life
Theory Z
For example:
A plumber or an electrician trains some
apprentices. The apprentices earn money
when they are being trained to perform
the work to professional standards.
Normally training materials will provided.
Such as Nissan. The long-term
investment in the auto plant workers
offer Nissan a competitive advantage.
Conclusion
Nowadays managing people could
become more challenging and
complex.
To attain successful achievement, the
managers role is to inspire, motivate,
and also influence among their groups
and team members.