William McGregor

many aspects of the modern fitness industry and are at the forefront worldwide. This report will discuss relevant management techniques and theories that relate to Les Mills current situation. ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR McGREGOR’S X AND Y THEORY McGregors X and Y theory are his model that he used to urge managers to move away from the set of assumptions he called Theory X (people dislike work, lack ambition, prefer to be led than lead) and towards Theory Y. Theory Y assumes people are willing to work

It was a bright day, the sun was out. Everybody was leaving their houses and approaching to the Taqueria de Anda to meet up. We are heading out to a tropical island named Terrifiant Island. We have ordered an Uber to take us to the docks so we can rent a boat. Unfortunately, none of us knew how to steer it, so we hired a fisherman from Google. As we arrived in our Uber at the docks, we noticed the cramped boat. The fisherman was loading his baggage, including life vests. They were old and ragged

3.5 Theory X / Theory Y / Theory Z 3.5(1) Theory X According to McGregor and Cutcher-Gershenfeld (2006), Theory X management assumes the following: Work is inherently distasteful to most people, and they will attempt to avoid work whenever possible. Essentially, Theory X assumes that the primary source of employee motivation is monetary, with security as a strong second. Under Theory X, one can take a hard or soft approach to getting results. For example, Fairwood before the 2000s the staff just

motivated and doesn’t enjoy the work, then the leader will adopt an authoritarian or autocratic style. The below image outlines the assumptions both theories make about the subordinates and their motivation: Source: Business Case Studies While McGregor criticised the Theory X type of management style, the psychologist also recognised that these types of subordinates exists and that certain environments would require an autocratic leadership style to succeed. For example, he suggested the style

Describe the factors that will influence the choice of leadership styles or behaviours in workplace situations. After doing some research I have decided to look at Douglas McGregor’s XY theory. Looking at Theory Y manager they would tell you it is best to leave the workforce to get on with their work and they will help each other in the right direction. Theory X manager is a much more authoritarian manager. They will tell you that you would have to have a structured day in place, as they believe

Chapter 01 Organizational Behavior: The Quest for People-Centered Organizations and Ethical Conduct     True / False Questions   1. | People-centered practices are associated with higher profits and lower employee turnover.    True    False |   2. | Power can be provided to employees via centralization.    True    False |   3. | Providing training for employees leads to lower employee turnover.    True    False |   4. | Trust can be built in organizations through the sharing of critical information

Chris Cox Policing and Society 3/6/15 Exam 2 Short Answers Question 1 Theory X and Theory Y were created by Douglas McGregor. Theory X has 8 points that include: productive enterprise is under the control of management, with regards to people, this is an attempt to control their efforts, to motivate them, controlling their actions, and changing the way they act, and if this is not done, people will docile and resist the needs of the organization and the every day man does what he can to work as little

average. I am a fearless young man. I prove others wrong and prove myself right. “At the end of the day you gotta feel some way. So why not feel unbeatable? Why not feel untouchable? Why not feel like the best to ever do it?’’ - The Notorious Conor McGregor. Not only have I strengthened my confidence, but also I have paved a clear road to my future because of my parents, soccer, and my inspirations. My parents impacted my view on life. Since I can remember, they have always wanted nothing but the

When anyone asks me what I want to do in my lifetime, I always answer with, “I just want to be happy.” I have known the answer to that question for as long as I can remember. So, when the time came for me to start really thinking about the rest of my life (i.e. life after high school and adulthood) I had to think a lot about what makes me happy, and I have continued that journey ever since. My search for happiness and bettering my life has eventually led me here, to applying for a program that will

In Shakespeare’s Othello, a secondary character, Iago, is continuously able to twist the thoughts of other characters. Iago’s ability to convince others of false information and lead people into misconceptions reminds me of a harsh memory from my past. While I enjoyed my young teenage years, there is always a time that eats away at my mind. If Othello and the others that Iago so easily deceived had lived they would also look back with regret in a similar way that I do. Deception drove Iago’s personality