Final Round
According to Study Notes 13, control is the process of ensuring that activities conform to expectations. Control is about monitoring the other functions of management, planning, organizing and leading. Although it isn’t always about completely dominating over employees, and picking apart every detail. In the 21st century, control among managers can be less strict than previous decades. More companies and organizations are turning to a decentralized style of control. “Managers rely on shared goals and values to control employee behavior,” (Daft and Marcic). The focus is turned toward the employees and making sure their values are met and that they have the necessary tools to work towards the companies goals.
When I think about the extent that I am in control of myself, my first instinct is to say 100%. Although, I don’t think that is the case. Yes, I am in control of my own actions and physically moving my body. But I think that there are outside sources that have a small portion of control. When I was younger, I think that I had less control of myself. As I’ve gotten older I have gained more self control. My parents and school have a lot of impact on what I do. I make the final decision on whether to do something, yet they have the beginning control on what I did or experienced as a kid. Then with school, the professors have the control to assign assignments and the content in which we will learn.
I think that I tend to lose control when I let others control more of me. If I can remember my goals and that I am the one that is control of myself, I am able to regain that control and confidence. I think that in order to enhance my own control I have to take risks to test the waters. In doing so, I can experience the things I can control and what I can’t.
For myself, I have certain goals that I want to accomplish in the near future as well as my lifetime. When it comes to measuring my performance I think it comes down to the expectations and standards that I hold myself too. Some of these would include doing well in school, taking care of myself, and being the best person I can be. Now the difference between my measurements and those of another person can vary because the way they measure these same goals can be different. For example, I know that my mom has certain expectations and goals she wants me to achieve but the view point of those goals differ from how I see them. The topic of school is always a touchy subject. I am very happy with how well I’ve done so far in college, but my mom thinks that I should be getting all A’s and if I'm not then I’m not trying hard enough. While I also think it is important to try my best and receive A’s, I don’t get so caught up on it if I don’t. My B’s that I have received have been high B’s and at the time of taking the class and balancing life, I was putting in my best effort and that was enough for me. As an outsider looking in, my mom might have a different opinion but in the end I know that she just wants the best for me. I think that a lot of times conflict can arise because of different measurements of the same performance. It is important to find a common ground and overall stay true to yourself, because after all it is your life. As long as you are happy, that is all that matters.