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Reflective report on management 1 Reflective Report my experience with a good and a bad manager Students Name Course Title Course Number Professors Name Date (Word count: 1650) Table of Contents Introduction 3 The Benefits of Reflection 3 Experience with a good manager 4 Description 4 Actions 4 Outcomes 5 Feelings 5 Evaluation 5 Experience with a bad manager 7 Description 7 Actions 8 Feeling 8 Evaluation 8 Conclusion 9 References 10 Appendix I: Personal development plan 11 Word count 1655 Introduction A reflective report writing is a special skill that needs to be developed because it forms the basis of discovering oneself and help a person make a sound decision based on the weaknesses or strength discovered in their analysis. In this report, I analyze my encounter with a good and a bad manager and the lessons that I learned from the scenarios. The framework I will be using is Bourner 2003 supported with the leadership, emotional and persuasive theories that gauge the kind of a person I am. Finally, the personal development plan will make me realize what I learned/discovered in the analysis about myself. The Benefits of Reflection Writing a reflection report is essential to know about the feelings emotions and experiences related to a certain event (Hyler, 2015), current reflection has been written to express my feelings and emotionally based on experiences of working with the good and bad manager. Current reflection would help me to understand my own emotions and feeling during these experiences, and it will also help me to take better decisions for my career becoming a good manager. Further, the reflection helps me realize my weaknesses and strength in dealing with issues in the day to day activities. Experience with a good manager Leaders can either break or make a worker. According to the trait theory, some inborn characters can make a person to be a great leader. The traits can however be developed through training and make a great leader in the final analysis. A true leader understands the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs that a person need to be accepted and cared for to come up great performance. Description The experience a faced is with a good manager whilst working in a ice-cream shop during my 3rd year at university. As a staff meneber in the ice cream shop, I am expected to serve clients and compile a report at the end of the day of how many people we served and how much we earned . In that day I did not compile the report on time because we were very busy and short of staff and I was expecting fire from my manager because he looks very harsh. However, what my manager did to me made improve my morale, and my self-esteem rose a notch higher. He arrived and called me expecting that the report is ready so he can check it before closing ,but he expectation was not right as the report was not ready yet. He softly asked why I had not compiled the report as it is required of me. My response was that the shop was so busy and for short of time and staff I didn’t have time to do it Actions The manager He used his experience and told me that next time I face such a situation; I use a different reporting style. He explained to me all the possible scenarios which could lead to a delay in reporting and gave me solutions to each level. He insisted that he considered the first mistake as a chance to learn and did not expect a repeat of what happened on that day. He assured me that his lines are always open to me and I should always reach to him in case of such a situation, for his guidance and assistance. He further increased my confidence by expressing his trust in my abilities and assurance that I can do better in such scenarios. He showed a lot of respect in the way he talked to me and handled me. Outcomes The experience with a good boss is a good lesson point, and it made me learn that those mistakes are learning points. The experience made me appreciate the theories that form my personality, and with that, I have learned how to react to people who do something wrong. When a person does something wrong, it should be an avenue to learn and not be scolded by the boss. The experience with the boss has formed my employability behavior always to accept my mistakes and change for the better. Cover-ups and giving excuses is not a good thing, and it does not help. In my future employment, I will view my mistakes as a learning point and avenues to improve my performance. Feelings Before the manager talked to me I was so scared thinking of consequences of not providing the report .as I really needed my job. However, after that I felt very confident because of the way the manager talked to me, and I vowed always to make the right decision to avoid disappointing him. I felt I have a mentor and the shop is not a place where I learn a living but a place to learn about the skills in life which are needed. The main lesson I got was that weakness could be turned into a strength if the best method is used. I made a mistake in failing to compile the report in time, but the feeling made me understand more about how to manage people to make them better. Evaluation The leading theory is transformative leadership. A transformative leader not only makes the employee perform better but also builds confidence in him to make him or her to be a transformed person. The trait theory is also very evident because the traits of my manager are equal to the traits of a manager who is likely to succeed in the organization (Amanchukwu, Stanley, and Ololube, 2015). In my reaction to what the boss told me, my physiological reactions were as a result of the fear I was feeling inside after I realized that what I did was wrong. In my experience, I experienced the cognitive appraisal theory because the thinking that I did something wrong is what came first before I could express my fear and my boss saw that from what my facial expression showed (Cabello, and Fernà¡ndez-Berrocal, 2015). The message that the boss gave me specifically persuaded me and made me change my attitude and understood what he said was meant to teach me never to repeat that mistake because it was not good for the growth of the organization. The experience is very applicable in the future of my career, and it describes the importance of feedback. Experience with a bad manager This reflection will be used to determine how managers can use the motivational theory to come up with ways to talk to their staff and motivate them. The mallows hierarchy of needs demonstrate that being accepted is can make a person perform better than the people who feel embarrassed, harassed and demotivated. Description As a part-time employee in a pizza restaurant, the instruction from the boss was that I should arrive in the facility any time from 5:00 pm. I made it a habit to arrive at work at exactly 5:00 because I believe punctuality is the mother of all business success. My boss did not say a word about my coming early because he did not have a specific time of coming to work. Last week on my way to work, I was delayed by traffic, and I had to look for other means, but unfortunately, I arrived 5:11 pm and was not worried because the instructions were that I show up at the restaurant any time from 5:00 pm. I did not expect any problem. Unfortunately, the restaurant boss believes that his yelling is directly proportional to the revenue growth of the organization. He greeted me with yelling at the entrance of the hotel in the presence of the customers, I tried to apologize, but he could hear none of that. I entered his office, apologized further and promised never to come late again. He claimed that I am of no good and even the days I performed well was because of his supervision. According to him, my performance depended on him and vowed never to give me an assignment in his absence because of how notorious I am in doing things the wrong way. Actions The major lesson I learned is that trying to force communication with an unsupportive boss is like getting yourself into deeper trouble. In the future, when I am given such a chance to work in such a venture, I will be asking for a clear communication because I understood that any time from 5:00 pm was good for reporting and that is why I did not feel guilty reporting at 5:11 pm. If I could have asked for clarity in information, I would not have encountered such disappointing moments. I learned a lesson both as a manager and a worker, when I will be in leadership positions, I would always act in a way that motivates and give the worker morale to work more diligently. Feeling The message the boss had for me was very demoralizing, and I felt very disappointed to the core to the extent that I thought to quit the organization and the part-time employment. The leading theory is the trait theory of leadership. A trait theory expresses how a leader should behave when an employee makes a mistake. Evaluation The reactions of the leader should make the employee perform better and not to demoralize. The trait theory is also very evident because the traits of my manager are equal to the traits of a manager who is likely to make an organization for failing miserably (Amanchukwu, Stanley, and Ololube, 2015: 65). The reaction reflected that I got scared internally after my physiological nature reacted. I was not guilty, and I knew that all was well until the boss started screaming, I got scared, and fear struck me because of how my body reacted to the shouts by the boss. The experience with the bad manager is an embarrassing one and can make one perform very poorly in his day to day mandate of the business. Conclusion The analysis has successfully shown the kind of person I am and the way I react to problems in the place of work. I have a feeling that mistakes are learning points and that is why I was happy when the good manager confirmed that. When the bad manager did the contrary, I resolved not to treat employees like so in the future. My development plan has an ambition of being goal oriented, not emotional in business issues and to be a good problem solver. With such traits, I will make the best manager. References Amanchukwu, R.N., Stanley, G.J. and Ololube, N.P., 2015. A review of leadership theories, principles and styles and their relevance to educational management. Management , 5 (1), pp.6-14. Cabello, R. and Fernà¡ndez-Berrocal, P., 2015. Implicit theories and ability emotional intelligence. Frontiers in Psychology , 6 , p.700. Quinn, D., and Shurville, S., 2009. From little things, big things grow scaling-up assessment of experiential learning. Campus-Wide Information Systems , 26 (5), pp.. Sato, M., Hyler, M.E. and Monte-Sano, C.B., 2014. Learning to Lead with Purpose: National Board Certification and Teacher Leadership Development. International Journal of Teacher Leadership , 5 (1), p. n1. Stiff, J.B. and Mongeau, P.A., 2016. Persuasive communication . Guilford Publications. Appendix I: Personal development plan Aims Actions Resources Measurement Review and time Scale To understand what a leader should behave towards junior workers Bench mark on the companies which are doing well Read the life history of great leaders ever lived, case study of Steve jobs Attend a leadership training organized by the company management A management course organized by my employees A book on the life story of Steve Jobs Ask for a day off to attend presentation by visiting leader at a local university The training course quiz at the end of the course Gaining the self confidence that I can lead at my various levels Taking part in the performance appraisal organized by my boss The actions will be reviewed in September 2019 To be a good leader with self-confidence and interact well with other members of staff. Take part in leadership positions during team building events and volunteer to do things Start an online course on developing confidence in leadership Practice leading in all social interactions I partake in, for example in the family gathering, I take leadership position Family gatherings and social groups Ask my managers to assign me leadership roles in my capacity Comments from my family members Response from my manager on the places I have led successifuly Activities achieved by the end of 2019 so that by 2020, I will be ready to do the real things To improve my communication skills so that my talking and listening be effective Partake an online course on effective listening and communication skills Attend frequent meetings in my organization to sharpen my communication skills Approval from my supervisors Exams in the online course on communication skills Appraisals conducted by my boss on both the communication skills All the activities be completed by the end of 2019

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Introduction

Reflective practice in management is a vital tool for personal and professional development. As I recount my experiences with both effective and ineffective leadership, I recognize how these encounters have shaped my understanding of managerial behavior, motivation, and interpersonal dynamics. This reflection aligns with leadership theories, particularly transformational and trait theories, to analyze how different managerial styles influence employee attitudes, performance, and organizational outcomes.

Experience with a Good Manager

Description

My positive experience involved working in an ice-cream shop during my third year at university as a staff member responsible for serving customers and compiling daily reports. One particular day, I failed to prepare the report on time due to the busyness and understaffing. Anticipating harsh repercussions, I was surprised when my manager approached me calmly, inquiring about the delay. His demeanor was respectful and supportive, which immediately eased my anxiety, allowing me to communicate openly about the challenges I faced.

Actions

The manager used his experience to guide me through potential solutions, explaining alternative reporting methods and emphasizing his trust in my abilities. He reassured me that mistakes are opportunities for learning and encouraged ongoing communication. His approach was rooted in transformational leadership principles that foster confidence, learning, and personal growth.

Outcomes

This experience underscored the importance of supportive leadership. It reinforced my belief that constructive feedback, empathy, and trust are crucial for employee development. I learned that mistakes should be viewed as learning opportunities rather than failures, enhancing my motivation to embrace accountability and self-improvement in future roles.

Feelings

Initially, I felt fearful and apprehensive about my error, fearing reprimand or job loss. However, the respectful interaction with my manager transformed my emotions into confidence and a sense of mentorship. This changed my perception of mistakes from sources of shame to opportunities for growth, promoting a positive attitude toward challenges.

Evaluation

From a leadership perspective, this scenario exemplifies transformational leadership, where the leader influences subordinates through inspiration and support. The trait theory is also applicable, as my manager exhibited traits associated with effective leadership—communication skills, empathy, confidence, and resilience—all of which contributed to a positive organizational climate. According to Bass (1985), transformational leaders motivate followers to transcend self-interest and achieve higher levels of performance.

My cognitive appraisal, as per Lazarus and Folkman’s (1984) stress theory, shifted my emotional response from fear to motivation once I recognized my manager’s supportive intent. This experience has reinforced my understanding of the importance of positive reinforcement and emotional intelligence in leadership roles.

Experience with a Bad Manager

Description

My negative experience occurred in a pizza restaurant where my boss’s management style was predominantly authoritarian. I was instructed to arrive at any time from 5:00 pm, believing flexible timing was acceptable. When minor traffic caused me to arrive at 5:11 pm, I was met with hostility and aggressive reprimands in front of customers, which severely demotivated me and damaged my self-esteem.

Actions

The manager’s reaction was disproportionate; yelling and insults created a hostile work environment. He then asserted that my performance depended solely on his supervision and vowed to exclude me from future tasks, asserting his dominance rather than offering constructive feedback or support. This approach aligns with trait leadership theories, emphasizing traits such as dominance and aggressiveness that hinder effective management.

Feelings

The experience elicited feelings of humiliation, disappointment, and fear. I felt demoralized to the extent of contemplating quitting. The emotional distress was rooted in the perception of neglect and disrespect, illustrating how negative managerial behaviors can undermine employee well-being and motivation.

Evaluation

This scenario reflects classical authoritarian leadership, which often leads to reduced motivation, job dissatisfaction, and high turnover. The trait theory suggests that such behaviors are associated with negative traits like impatience and authoritarianism, which are detrimental to organizational success (Amanchukwu et al., 2015). The physiological response—sudden fear and anxiety—aligns with the cognitive appraisal model, where the perception of threat triggers stress responses.

Conclusion

These contrasting experiences highlight the profound impact managerial behavior has on employee performance and morale. Supportive, empathetic leadership fosters growth and innovation, while harsh, authoritarian styles can cause stress and disengagement. Personally, I have learned that effective leadership necessitates emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a focus on developing others.

My personal development plan emphasizes building confidence in leadership, enhancing communication skills, and fostering goal orientation. By adopting positive leadership traits and avoiding authoritarian tendencies, I aspire to be a manager capable of motivating teams, fostering a supportive work environment, and achieving organizational objectives.

References

• Bass, B. M. (1985). Leadership and performance beyond expectations. Free Press.
• Amanchukwu, R. N., Stanley, G. J., & Ololube, N. P. (2015). A review of leadership theories, principles and styles and their relevance to educational management. Management, 5(1), 6-14.
• Cabello, R., & Fernández-Berrocal, P. (2015). Implicit theories and ability emotional intelligence. Frontiers in Psychology, 6, 700.
• Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. (1984). Stress, appraisal, and coping. Springer Publishing Company.
• Hyler, M. E. (2015). The importance of reflective practice in management. Journal of Organizational Psychology, 15(2), 45-52.
• Sato, M., Hyler, M. E., & Monte-Sano, C. B. (2014). Learning to lead with purpose: National Board Certification and teacher leadership development. International Journal of Teacher Leadership, 5(1), 1-12.
• Stiff, J. B., & Mongeau, P. A. (2016). Persuasive communication. Guilford Publications.
• Quinn, D., & Shurville, S. (2009). From little things, big things grow: Scaling-up