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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Comparing with my English writing and Japanese writing

Umm, I have two problems in my English writing comparing with my Japanese writing. First, I don’t have enough vocabularies to express fully my idea and thought. That is so annoying for me because I have a lot of ideas and thoughts to output into the world. Second, I take much time to write in English. "Don’t hurry, Yohei! Practice will make you a good writer.” I hear that sentence from somewhere.

My work experience analyzed by Maslow’s needs hierarchy concept

As you may know, Maslow suggested the famous theory “needs hierarchy concept.” This concept explains our human being needs categorizing them into five steps. I’ll overview my previous work situation using this model.

First ~ Physiological needs – Base salary: enough

Second ~ Secure needs – Pension Plan: enough

Third ~ Belongingness needs – Friends in work group: very satisfied

Fourth ~ Esteem needs – Job title – not satisfied because I worked for only two years, so no promotion.

Fifth ~ Self Actualization needs – Challenging job: sometimes satisfied

I think that my self actualization needs are so high, so I might sometimes feel a little bored with my job…

The Living Company


Short memo: I think that this book emphasizes on the importance of organizational learning. I found that one mistake of the concept shown in this book. That is a “The Ladder concept.” The author explains it like this.

IndividualTeamWork GroupCompanyCorporationSociety

Umm…Social holons are build up on individual holon. That is a mistake.

Organizational Behavior 6th Edition


Product Description:

The sixth edition builds on its strengths of accessibility and contemporary topics by emphasising current, real-life examples and skill-building activities. Issues include technology, diversity, change, ethics and globalisation.

Short memo: The topics of this book are written from integral perspective.

Part2 is upper right quadrants topic: Individual processes in organization

Part3 is lower left quadrants topic: Interpersonal processes on organization

Part4 is lower right quadrants topic: Organizational processes and characteristics

・The author insisted that the study of organizational behavior is important because organizations have a powerful influence over our lives. Yes, I totally agree with the idea.

19, 26, 27, 21…….what are these numbers?

19, 26, 27, 21….What do you think these numbers are? The answer is a Plesant Hill high temperature () this week after Monday. Very warm….no, it’s hot!! On the other hand, the temperatures of Tokyo in Japan are 15, 15, 15, 16. The temperature in Pleasant Hill and its volatility are high, I think.