4-5 Page Essay

What if We Don’t Come to Work?

Assignment

Jason Fried gives a provocative TED Talk on the obstacles to productivity created by managers. You can watch the video through the following link: Why work doesn’t happen at work . Based on the video, write a 4-5 page essay (not including reference page and cover page) on Theory X and Theory Y. Address the following questions in your essay:

· What assumptions does Fried make about workers? Does he appear to be a Theory X or Theory Y manager?

· Do you agree with Fried’s analysis of workplace distractions? Is it primarily an “M & M” problem?

· Would Fried’s recommendations work in most settings? Why or why not?

· What alternative recommendations would you make to deal with work place distractions?

Evaluation

Your paper will be evaluated on the following:

· Content

· Grammar

· Structure and mechanics

· Relevance to the topic(s)

Format

Your paper is to be written in an APA-Style format . This includes the following:

· 12 point font

· Times New Roman font

· Double-spaced

· 1 inch margins

· cover page

· reference page

· in-text citations