Analysis Of First Impressions

Register to read the introduction… It uses positive imagery to describe his surroundings and mentions his multiple conversations with different people during his trip to get stationary. The description of him basking in the sun while walking down the street paints a very jovial image for me. I can picture him smiling, enjoying life, glowing in the sunlight and filled with a sense of euphoria. My positive first impression of John is confirmed by his interactions with other people. Obviously he is a naturally charming and charismatic person who must be a joy to know and work with. Then I read the second scenario that portrayed John as an introvert. Leaving the office alone, he chose to walk on the dark and dismal side of the street when he had the option of basking in glorious sunlight. Where did his charm and charisma go? Avoiding the pretty girl he had previously met, rudely ignoring acquaintances in the bar, who was this man? This description of him did not match my first impression of him at all. There must be an explanation. Something must have happened when he returned to work after getting the stationary that devastated him. I was not prepared to accept that my first impression of him may not have been representative of his normal behavior. I chose to make excuses for him and rationalize why the second scenario was an isolated incident and should not alter my initial impression of him. Even after rereading the …show more content…
Our perceptions may change as we focus on different needs within Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Your perception of people could change if you experienced a deficiency in esteem or belongingness. Just like your perception of a situation would be different from someone else’s if you had achieved the goal of safety but they had not. Your perception of your job will be very different from a colleague’s if Herzberg’s Hygiene Factors or Motivators are met for them but not for you. Which theory we associate with the most in McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y is also based on our personal perceptions. Do you identify most with Theory X because you believe the majority of people are lazy, lack ambition, and respond best to punishment? Or do you identify most with Theory Y because you believe the majority of people are committed, have potential, and just need someone to focus and develop that potential? Whichever one you identify with is a result of your personal experiences and affects the type of leader you will