Leadership Essay #1 - 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 3-5 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) ***Each essay will be submitted to the dropbox link in Canvas*** 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 For more detailed instructions and information on how to write an APA-style paper, please visit https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/. There is an extensive databank on how to incorporate in-text citations, and properly format your references. Written Assignment Submission Guidelines 1. Review the detailed written assignment instructions on how to submit your assignments and how to review the comments (feedback) from your professor. 2. All written assignments on Canvas will be run through Turnitin to check for plagiarism. Your submission should not exceed 25% in similarity. 3. Written assignment dropboxes will be available within the Assignments link off the course tools menu on the left hand side of the page within Canvas, as well as in their respective modules as outlined in the syllabus. 4. Within one week after the assignment's deadline has passed, you will receive written feedback on your assignment. 5. Late submissions will only be accepted for a maximum of 7 days past the due date. For every day an assignment is late, 10% will be deducted from the original point value, with a maximum reduction of 50% on assignments submitted 7 days past the original due date. Please refer to the "Acceptance of Late Assignments" section of the syllabus for more information.