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Authors
The authors are listed above and after doing some research I find that Kenneth Blanchard, Ph. ... , is one of the most recognizable names in American business today. His One Minute Manager Library has sold over nine million copies worldwide. ... Spencer Johnson, M. ...
Thesis or Major Management Concepts
The One Minute Manager seems like a practical simple plan on managing people. The first philosophy “One Minute Goal Setting” makes tasks assigned to the individual clear and precise. ... It is strongly held that it should take no more than a minute to read. ... With One Minute goal setting everything is out on the table. ...
The “One Minute Praising” is a pleasant philosophy. ...
The third Philosophy, “One Minute Reprimand”, works similar to praising. ...
Supports
The article mentions some research that supports the goal setting technique and philosophy by noting the extensive research done in the field of goal setting and performance standards. One in particular is Lock, Shaw, Saari, and Latham in 1981. The praising philosophy part of the article mentions research done by Luthens and Kreitner in 1986 regarding positive reinforcement techniques. ...
The article did not mention any supporting research for the reprimand technique however it would make sense to me that quick reprimands would make it easier for the employee to change behavior before it became a habit. ...
Supporting Concepts, Tactics, or Techniques
The article does outline some related issues and management techniques such as good management does not take a lot of time, just wise application of proven management strategies. ...
Comparison to Other Articles in Text
There are a lot of articles that mention in one way or the other the importance of communication, clear directions and providing feedback to employees to obtain optimal performance. ... Generally the techniques in this article do not conflict with any other article and are compatible with other techniques considered effective. ...
The one thing about the One Minute Praising I don’t agree with is the implication of physical contact beyond a handshake.
Approximate Word count = 1610
Approximate Pages = 6.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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