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Some People don’t put their effort into workplace if they do not take a special role in a work. However, others do their best because they like to be involved into work. When I read The Human side of Enterprise of McGregor, it makes me think what type of manager am I? I think I am a Theory Y type of McGregor Theory.
Enjoying working is very difficult because people think that is unavoidable. There is a proverb, which is “if you can’t avoid it, you might as well try and enjoy it!” However, if we have accurate motivation, we can enjoy working. When I worked for English Institute as a student ambassador, I undertook several tasks, such as making papers related visa, promoting student activities, making a fryer for those. I always fulfilled my tasks perfectly with sense of responsibility. Additionally, I tried to suggest creative idea to my superior. Therefore, he always was generous with compliments. I made innovative fryers that can attract students and promoted student’s activities. Many students enjoyed their life because of that. And also, I could work and enjoy with a sense of fulfillment.
It is hard to motivate other people. I have another experience as a manager. When I worked at Jewelry shop as a part time job, I endeavored to do my best work all the time. And Also, I wanted to be trained to do new things and thought how I can do best my job. Therefore, my boss always consulted with me about a matter of business because I know what the shops aims and targets are. And I took more responsibility in work place. Even though I was tired, I enjoyed and learned a lot about selling and service job. However, there was a problem with workers. I thought every worker had a motivation in working in a shop. But it was a huge mistake because some worker didn’t care about sales volume. Looking back on it now, I had a different attitude toward working with them.
In the future, we are people who give labors motivation as construction manager. According to this theory, if we understand worker’s propensity in construction site, we can get a good result. Although I call me a theory Y type, I need to change my weak points slowly to be the best construction manager and enjoy my work. |