Management Philosophy
Kevin Thomas
Managerial Psychology
PSYC603-E1WW
Dr. Jeffrey Ferezan
June 21, 2014

Management Philosophy
Throughout this class we have been asked to examine, assess, question and search for beliefs, values, traits and personality styles. We have also learned how the brain plays a part in the reaction or direction one gives and receives, thus in my opinion has made the learning of management worthwhile, yet confusing. Over the years I have participated in many informal and formal courses that have introduced leadership, intelligence and personality tools that were to access ones style, attribute and I.Q. Needless to say, most of these tools were point on and at other times way off base. What I confidently state is that reflecting back from the start of this class to now, I have gained and reaffirmed some beliefs about management, leadership and my style of performing both those task.
My initial belief of my leadership/management style was to treat individuals as the way you would like to be treated or observe and do exactly as the manager before you to continue status quo. That was the thought of a young inexperienced manager. This reflects back on a previous assignment asked in the course, “ Can management be taught”? From here my answer was derived from that management can be taught but also it takes on practical observance and operation to fully implement and develop a style.
My personal definition for management is to help others to achieve their outcomes and to put them in the position possible to do it. Managers have the ability to assist employees, control or filter situation, make judgments and overall steer the unit through the turbulent its process and procedures to achieve its desired organizational goals. Managers also when given the latitude can be responsible for providing mentoring, motivation, candid and forthright