Supply and Demand
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Discussion Questions
Does a degree in management guarantee leadership ability?
I believe a degree in management would be able to help enhance ones ability to lead; however, the strength to lead comes from within. Learning how to lead is somewhat easy, but handling the pressures of leadership in the real world can cause a lot of stress that some may not be able to handle.
2. Explain. Why is it necessary for a manager to be familiar with the self-fulfilling
prophecy?
In order for employees to fulfill their managers expectations managers must
be familiar with the self fulfilling prophecy. Managers have to be able to
communicate in detail what is needed for him of her to succeed. They must
also be able to motivate employees.
What are some of the views that a manager with a theory x view might hold?
A manager with a theory x view may think that all of his or her subordinates
hate their jobs and therefore cannot be trusted to perform well. These types of
managers want tight control of their group and are reluctant to delegate work
tasks due to lack of trust.
4. Give an example of a transformational leader in your organization.
Unfortunately in the organization I work in the managers are x theorists and they
tend to do things the same basic way they have done since the company began.
None of the management are required to have any education and their
philosophies havent changed much, but it is still a small company and this
will likely change once it grows.
5. Give