Micromanagement

The theoretical analysis of privatisation is important in order to understand why certain policies work. However, the effectiveness of policy in the real world is required to verify the validity of the theoretical framework. To this end, an analysis of the efficacy of private schools in other third world environments is required. A study published through Harvard’s Evidence for Policy Design found astonishing results from low cost private schools in Pakistan (the circumstances of the schools…

responsibility and independence. As a matter of fact, being independent meant exhibiting responsible behavior. I do not think that there is a greater feeling on the face of this earth than knowing that I am capable of providing for myself without the micromanagement of an authority figure. Now that I am completely mature, I have more than just myself to sustain. I also have an entire family to care…

leaders can extrapolate on why they came to the decision they did and what they used to make it in a case of failure to avoid losing the support of their subordinates. Another weakness that I have concerning my leadership philosophy is micromanagement. Micromanagement is when a superior closely observes and controls the work of their subordinates, often resulting in negative effects. Individuals with high self-confidence may sometimes believe in their abilities to get something done, however,…

At its core it is authoritarian by self-proclamation, however, in practice it can appear hands-off and at times even liassez-faire. The worker to manager ratio can be as high as one to one-hundred, making micromanagement statistically impossible. Since every aspect of the culture encourages efficiencies, lest they be to the customer’s detriment, workers operate multiple machines simultaneously to create significant pieces of the finished product unsupervised…

Theory X and Theory Y by Douglas McGregor, summarizes a difference between management styles in that Theory X is an authoritarian style which assumes employees are naturally unmotivated, and Theory Y is a participative style and assumes that employees are self-motivated and enjoy working with greater responsibility (Mindtools, n.d.). In my workplace, I am more partial to Theory Y. I think that unless personally observed, managers should not just assume that otherwise mature, responsible adults…

Leadership in business is critical, no matter what industry it is, as leading people is a critical part of any successful business enterprise. Although some believe that great leaders are born, there are many qualities that can be developed that can help almost anyone become a great leader. 1. Act Ethically and Honestly The first and most important quality of leadership in business is to always act ethically and honestly, whether you are dealing with a subordinate or a superior. By acting…

1. McGregor published Theory X and Theory Y over 30 years ago. Do we still have Theory X managers? Why? There is no doubt in my mind that today, 30 years later, we still have Theory X managers. According with McGregor Theory X, managers tend to have a negative, pessimistic view of employees and display more coercive, autocratic leadership styles using external means of controls, such as threats and punishment. Additionally, their attitudes hold that employees dislike work and must be closely…

How School Desegregation Unraveled Lynnell Hancock discusses the town of Greenville, Mississippi; where in 1966 was named one of the cities where desegregation would strive the most. Greenville was a diverse community; desegregation was happening slowly but parents were dissatisfied failing a lawsuit in federal court. The federal judge requested a new plan in 1969 and changes started to occur, both good and bad. Many of the white parents were unhappy and started to send their children to private…

Nike's Global Women's Fitness Business: Driving Strategic Integration Case Brief Sim Chok Hao Javis 12412242 Overview Nike was a company started in 1972 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight. Nike's mission is "to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world. Nike's main focus was originally centered around shoes: they designed, produced and sold shoes. By 2006, Nike became internationally established and gross international and domestic sales had hit a high of…

For years, two of the greatest ideologies of American government have constantly intersected with each other. The separation of powers formed the foundation of the American Constitution. While the politics/administration dichotomy was the instrument that scholars used to solve the complex issues created by the law of the land. Laurence J. O 'Toole, Jr. (1987) is his article, Doctrines and Developments: Separation of Powers, the Politics-Administration Dichotomy, and the Rise of the…