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Social Capital
a capacity to get things done with the support and help of others
Effective communication Occurs when ??
the intended meaning of the sender is identical to the interpreted meaning of the receiver.
Persuasive communication
presents in a manner that causes support
Efficient communication
-Occurs at a minimum resource cost.
Noise
anything that interferes with the effectiveness of communication
Filtering
distortion of info to make it appear more favorable to the recipient (telling the boss what they want to hear)
Role ambiguities
job expectations unclear - causes conflict
Structural Approaches to conflict Resolution
Appealing to superordinate goals.
Making more resources available.
Changing the people.
Altering the physical environment.
Conflict Management Styles
accommodating
collaboration
compromise
avoidance
competition/authority
Four negotiation rules
1)Separate the people from the problem
2)Focus on interests not on positions
3)generate many alternatives before deciding what to do
4)insist that results be based on some objective
Common negotiation pitfalls
Falling prey to the myth of the “fixed pie.”
Nonrational escalation of conflict.
Overconfidence and ignoring other’s needs.
Too much “telling” and too little “hearin
Motivation
level, direction, persistence of effort expended at work
ERG theory

Clayton Alderfer
Any/all needs can influence behavior at one time.

Existence
Relatedness
Growth
Two-factor theory
Developed by Frederick Herzberg.
Hygiene factors:
Elements of the job context.
Sources of job dissatisfaction.
Satisfier factors:
Elements of the job content.
Sources of job satisfaction and motivation.
Acquired needs theory
Developed by David McClelland.
People acquire needs through their life experiences.
Needs that are acquired:
Need for Achievement (nAch)
Need for Power (nPower)
Need for Affiliation (nAff)
Types of process theories
Equity theory.
Expectancy theory.
Goal-setting theory
Equity theory
When people believe that they have been treated unfairly in comparison to others, they try to eliminate the discomfort and restore a perceived sense of equity to the situation.
Expectancy theory
Key expectancy theory variables:
Expectancy — belief that working hard will result in desired level of performance.
Instrumentality — belief that successful performance will be followed by rewards.
Valence — value a person assigns to rewards and other work related outcomes.
Goal-setting theory
Properly set and well-managed task goals can be highly motivating.
Motivational effects of task goals:
Provide direction to people in their work.
Clarify performance expectations.
Establish a frame of reference for feedback.
Provide a foundation for behavioral self-management.
Key issues and principles in the goal-setting process
Set specific goals.
Set challenging goals.
Build goal acceptance and commitment.
Clarify goal priorities.
Provide feedback on goal accomplishment.
Reward goal accomplishment.
Self-Efficacy Theory
A person’s belief that he or she is capable of performing a task
Reinforcement theory
Reinforcement theory focuses on the impact of external environmental consequences on behavior.
Law of effect — impact of type of consequence on future behavior.
Position Power Used by Managers
Reward Power
Coercive Power
Legitimate Power
Personal Power Used by Managers
Expert Power
Reference Power
AUTHORITY-OBEDIENCE MANAGEMENT
Efficiency in operations result from arranging conditions of work in such a way that human elements interfere to a minimum degree.
COUNTRY CLUB MANAGEMENT
Thoughtful attention to the needs of people for satisfying relationships leads to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Work accomplishment is from committed people interdependent through a “common stake” in an organizational purpose which leads to relationships of trust and respect.
IMPOVERISHED MANAGEMENT
Exertion of minimum effort to get required work done is appropriate to sustain organization membership.
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD MANAGEMENT
Adequate organization performance is possible through balancing the necessity to get out work with maintaining morale of people at a satisfactory level.
Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership model.
Leaders adjust their styles depending on the readiness of their followers to perform in a given situation.
FIVE PRINCIPLES OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Challenge the process
Be enthusiastic
Help others to act
Set the example
Celebrate achievements
Characteristics of transformational leaders
Vision.
Charisma.
Symbolism.
Empowerment.
Intellectual stimulation.
Integrity.