1: Which do you prefer McGregor's Theory X or Theory Y?  What does this mean about your personal management style and the type of person you are to work for?  With?  Pick two authors that we've read from the supplemental reading list this week and make the case for why they prefer Theory X or Theory Y. 

 

2: Recruiting and retention:  How to recruit the best people for a job?  You want to get the right people in the job, and you want them to stay.  It is expensive to hire and train, so you want to make sure that you get the right fit the first time.  What are the challenges to hiring in the public sector? 

 

3: Employee development and motivation:  How do you train and continuously develop your employees?  How does this impact retention?  What can managers do to get the most of their employees? In other words, what motivates employees?  Does this differ among the various types of organizations?