Reflection on Management Theories, Motivation, and Emotional Intelligence

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Introduction to Management Reflection
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Management Reflection
Short personal statement
I am a simple person who likes working by the book and following procedures that have
been put in place. I believe that rules and regulations exist to protect managing from the excesses
of others that can lead to exploitation and frustration. As an individual majoring in business
management, I believe that rules will be crucial in my professional life since they will guide how
decisions will be made and the way people will behave and be controlled at the work
environment. I have specifically believed in applying the different theories of management to
achieve organizational effectiveness by creating the right conditions for people to work in thus
increasing efficiency (Gardner, 2003, p. 11). I have spent most of my time familiarizing myself
with management theories so that I can understand the contexts in which these theories can be
applied. Further, I understand the importance of diversity and how I need to work in a diverse
environment with employees having different needs. With this, it means that I have to understand
how the work environment needs to be organized to meet the needs of the organization.
Reflect on each portfolio
What is management?
The lecture topic on the theories of management focusses on different theories of
management that managers can use. The artefact offers an understanding of the theories of
management by highlighting how different management theories can be used within the
organization. Although management theories have been evolving for quite some time, there is no
perfect theory that explains how the process of management needs to be done (Stoner 2005, p.
22). The best way is to apply the principles of different schools of thought so that a blend of

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activities can be used to meet organizational needs. The manager needs to get things done but
meeting the goals of the organization through proper planning and setting plans to be achieved
(Gomez-Mejia, et al. 2008, p. 24). On the other hand, there is a need to create harmony between
employees by creating conditions of work that make them productive. Therefore, management is
a broader concept for meeting organizational needs through the application of management
thought.
The artefact is important since it is helpful in meeting the needs of the organization. For
example, the classical theories entailed managing organizations through planning, leading and
coordination activities to meet the needs of the organization. By management, it means that the
individual coordinates the tasks in the organization and coordinates tasks to ensure that they meet
the needs of the organization. The role of the manager is thus achieving the goals of the
organization by ensuring that the tasks are efficiently coordinated. Organizations exist as systems
that have different parts with different functions. For an organization to work well, the manager
has to ensure that all functional areas in the organization are working so that the organization can
achieve its objective. System theorists argue that stability and harmony is the driver of
organizational success. By this, the manager plays the role of ensuring all the systems in the
organization work well.
What is involved in management in organizations?
Pink (2009) video offers highlights on motivation strategies that managers can use to
achieve organizational effectiveness. According to the Ted Talk, motivation is an important
element of employee efficiency since it creates conditions that drive employees to work better.
Reeve (2014, p. 22) adds that since employees are humans they need to work in conditions that
motivate them and make them see the value of what they do. This artefact criticizes the reward