HUMAN BEHAVIOR ORGANIZATION

2ND sem (2019-2020)

FILIPINO’S PERSPECTIVE
TOWARDS WORK
Lyra Mae C. Estorninos
FILIPINO IS NO DIFFERENT
FROM OTHER PEOPLE IN
THE WORLD OF ANY
ORGANIZATION.
The Filipino is the making of many autocratic experiences that we tend to
classify his behavior.
Douglas McGregor’s Theory of X
■ Dislikes work
■ Lacks sense of responsibility
■ Little ambition
■ Seeks security
■ Punishment
A typical person dislikes work and
will avoid it if possible.

This is still true to the present time as there are

people who are still lagging behind in
performance. They want work but when given the
opportunity they refuse to give their best in the job.
A typical person lacks sense of responsibility.

We know our rights but refuse to accept

responsibility. We want the job but the
responsibility to do the best still lacks in
intensity.
Filipino has little ambition.
Some Filipinos are left behind in the
promotional ladder because they lack ambition to
succeed. They want shortcuts to promotions
through the connections and PADRINO SYSTEM
rather than through hard work and personal
improvements.
Typical Filipino seeks security above all.

We want to be employed permanently and

have lifetime job yet, our marginal
performance is the key factor in lifelong
employment. Job security is related to work
efficiency.
Most Filipinos must be coerced, controlled,
and threatened with punishment to get them
to work.

We need managers and supervisors to keep

watching people at work. Sometimes they need to
be threatened with suspension or termination to get
things done properly and on time.
 THE MAKING OF NEW FILIPINO IS
BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE
DEVELOPMENT OF HIS EDUCATION
AND THE NEW VALUE SYSTEM THAT
HE SEES FIT FOR HIM.
Douglas McGregor’s Theory
Y
■ View work as natural as play or rest
■ Not inherently lazy
■ Self-directed and self-controlled
■ Imagination, ingenuity and creativity
People view work as natural as
play or rest.

We could see hardworking Filipinos in

industry, in school and some government
offices. We see them early in the office,
always present, and work with ease as if he
does not get tired.
People are not inherently lazy.

Lazy people become that way as a result of

experience. Filipino becomes carefree because he
has not been given the right motivation for him to
be productive at work. He did not study well
because the teacher had not provided the
necessary motivation for him to excel in class.
People will exercise self-direction and self-control in the
service of objectives to which they are committed.

Given the opportunity, right incentives and

motivation, Filipino will evolve into a self-driven
individual with sense of responsibility and
commitment to his chosen field of specialization.
They have imagination, ingenuity and
creativity that can be applied to work.
This is very evident on Filipino who became
successful abroad as he was given all the
opportunity to use his talents. Filipino is known
worldwide for his talents in many fields.
Recommendation
■ Develop the employees to help them release their
individual potential towards the common objectives.
■ Proper motivation is the product of proactive
management.
■ See the needs of people at work.
Conclusion
■ People have individual differences
■ Filipino behavior is caused by his motives
■ Filipino value his/her personal dignity when it comes
to work.
■ Choose a job you love, and you will never have to
work a day in your life.