Managing Organization Behavior
...to lead and motivate certain individuals (Herzberg 1968).
The purpose of this report is to address the managerial behavioral in the dimension of leadership and motivation. In particular, the scope of this paper will be focus on analyzing an example of managerial behavior by using one or more theories or models, evaluating the effectiveness of the observed behavior and identifying the specific strategies to improve in the observed managerial behavior. The analysis and argument in this report is supported by scholarly references and academic books are used as references for theories.
2. Background of management style
John has started his own consultancy company. And he employed top people, people who worked with him in the past, people who had shown commitment, loyalty, ability and who seemed to share his values. But after in a few months down the line, his team members started to struggle. Team member were putting in the hours but without enthusiasm. Their confidence was dropping. They were unfocused and not bringing in enough new business.
John explained to his team members the seriousness of the situation. He also explained that without new business, he would lose the company and that would mean their job. John outlines the big vision again in the hope of inspiring them. He showed them the books to illustrate his point. Then he again runs through their job description and the procedures they were expected to follow. He also gives them the bottom line, "either you pull your finger out or your job is on the line". John dangle a reward in front of them, "if you make your targets you'll get a great bonus". He also told them that he was sure they were up to the job but he really needed them to bring in the new business or they would all be out on their ear.
Team members told John that they understood and they were doing their best but they had try harder....
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