The Assignment and Presentation Format Theories " X, " Y ", \& " Z " are concerned with 3 basic styles of management. Attached is a comparison of those three styles. As a future manager, either in your own business, or working as a manager for an organization, you will ultimately develop a management style/technique unique to your own beliefs and your own personality. In addition to the actual Essay/Document, you must give an Oral . Presentation summarizing your philosophy. Your grade will be enhanced more favorably with the use of many resources and references, rather then with less. A minimum of five to six resources must be used. In a typewritten or word processed document of no less then 10 pages, you are to develop your own Personal Management Philosophy which outlines how you would like to manage people, organizations, and materials through the five primary functions of management. This document should address the topics covered in class discussions and case exercises, but you should not limit your resources strictly to the textbook. A minimum of 3 to 4 resources are necessary. The topics to be included are: Managerial Functions; Decision Making; Open Systems; Human Resources; Global Economy; Leadership; Employee Motivation; Service and/or Product Quality; MBO; Managing Conflict; Communications; Personal and Professional Ethics; Organizational Culture; Planning; Authority and Power; Social Responsibility; Organizational Structure; Delegating versus doing it yourself; Managing Information; Teamwork; Performance; Diversity; Managing Your Own Time; Self \& Employee Development. Theory x 1. Employees dislike work and will try to avoid it. 2. Employees prefer to be controlled and directed. 3. Employees seek security, not responsibility. 4. Employees must be intimidated by managers to perform. 5. Employees are motivated by financial rewards. Theory Y 1. Employees view work as a natural part of life. 2. Employees prefer limited control and direction. 3. Employees will seek responsibility under proper work conditions. 4. Employees perform better in work environments that are non-intimidating. 5. Employees are motivated by many different needs. Theory Z 1. Employee involvement is the key to increased productivity. 2. Employee control is implied and informal. 3. Employees prefer to share responsibility and decision-making. 4. Employees perform better in environments that foster trust and cooperation. 5. Employees need guaranteed employment and will accept slow evaluations and promotions