Discussion Question Lesson 6 with students

After taking both of the tests my results both came out to be 60-75 which showed I prefer the y-theory. I like to consider myself a very hard worker and when I know what is going on with the business it makes me feel better about my job. I enjoy being in the loop and do not enjoy when things change and I do not know. I am open to learning new things if needed and having meetings with my boss regularly helps me improve. Being friendly to my co-workers is important cause I treat them how would want to be treated.

Responsibility is very important when working for a company. I like when I am given credit for doing hard work but I do not ask for it. I know my company target and how they are preforming. If my boss does not personally tell me what is going on with the business my other co-workers will. I prefer the y-theory because it fits me better than the x-theory and everyone will be different.

2nd students reponse

(5) 1. My boss asks me politely to do things, gives me reasons why, and invites my suggestions.
(5) 2. I am encouraged to learn skills outside of my immediate area of responsibility.
(5) 3. I am left to work without interference from my boss, but help is available if I want it.
(2) 4. I am given credit and praise when I do good work or put in the extra effort.
(5) 5. People leaving the company are given an 'exit interview' to hear their views on the organization.
(0) 6. I am incentivized to work hard and well.
(5) 7. If I want extra responsibility my boss will find a way to give it to me.
(5) 8. If I want extra training my boss will help me find how to get it or will arrange it.
(2) 9. I call my boss and my boss's boss by their first names.
(5) 10. My boss is available for me to discuss my concerns or worries or suggestions.
(3) 11. I know what the company's aims and targets are.
(0) 12. I am told how the company is performing on a regular basis.
(5) 13. I am given an opportunity to solve problems connected with my work.
(0) 14. My boss tells me what is happening in the organization.
(1) 15. I have regular meetings with my boss to discuss how I can improve and develop.

Score 48 = generally prefers Y-theory management

(5) 1. I like to be involved and consulted by my boss about how I can best do my job.
(5) 2. I want to learn skills outside of my immediate area of responsibility.
(5) 3. I like to work without interference from my boss but be able to ask for help if I need it.
(4) 4. I work best and most productively without pressure from my boss or the threat of losing my job.
(5) 5. When I leave the company I would like an ‘exit interview’ to give my views on the organization.
(3) 6. I like to be incentivized and praised for working hard and well.
(5) 7. I want to increase my responsibility.
(5) 8. I want to be trained to do new things.
(5) 9. I prefer to be friendly with my boss and the management.
(3) 10. I want to be able to discuss my concerns, worries, or suggestions with my boss or another manager.
(4) 11. I like to know what the company's aims and targets are.
(3) 12. I like to be told how the company is performing on a regular basis.
(5) 13. I like to be given opportunities to solve problems connected with my work.
(5) 14. I like to be told by my boss what is happening in the organization.
(3) 15. I like to have regular meetings with my boss to discuss how I can improve and develop.

Score=65 strongly prefers Y-theory management

Looks like I enjoy a theory y type of manager. I am a theory y typer of worker. I think this test is accurate and pairs leaders and workers well. Some types of people work best with specific types of leaders. I once worked for a restaurant group that used the Myers Briggs personality test to determine which managers to pair up at each location. I wonder if this test could also be used in a situation like that?

One thing I found interesting is that I don't enjoy regular meetings with my boss to discuss how I can improve and develop. My boss typically does not have regular meetings with me to discuss my development. I am self motivated and usually come to him and ask to be moved into a position or added to a training event. I prefer it that way so there is no awkwardness of being pushed in to something I don't want to do. I do recognize that sometimes you need a leader to motivate you to be your best self. At the age of 43 I am pretty good motivating my self. Some younger and less established needs a lot of encouragement and guidance to reach their maximum potential.