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32 Cards in this Set
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Social Capital
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a capacity to get things done with the support and help of others
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Effective communication Occurs when ??
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the intended meaning of the sender is identical to the interpreted meaning of the receiver.
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Persuasive communication
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presents in a manner that causes support
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Efficient communication
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-Occurs at a minimum resource cost.
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Noise
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anything that interferes with the effectiveness of communication
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Filtering
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distortion of info to make it appear more favorable to the recipient (telling the boss what they want to hear)
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Role ambiguities
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job expectations unclear - causes conflict
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Structural Approaches to conflict Resolution
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Appealing to superordinate goals.
Making more resources available. Changing the people. Altering the physical environment. |
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Conflict Management Styles
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accommodating
collaboration compromise avoidance competition/authority |
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Four negotiation rules
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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 |
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Common negotiation pitfalls
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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 |
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Motivation
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level, direction, persistence of effort expended at work
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ERG theory
Clayton Alderfer |
Any/all needs can influence behavior at one time.
Existence Relatedness Growth |
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Two-factor theory
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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. |
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Acquired needs theory
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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) |
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Types of process theories
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Equity theory.
Expectancy theory. Goal-setting theory |
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Equity theory
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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.
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Expectancy theory
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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. |
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Goal-setting theory
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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. |
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Key issues and principles in the goal-setting process
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Set specific goals.
Set challenging goals. Build goal acceptance and commitment. Clarify goal priorities. Provide feedback on goal accomplishment. Reward goal accomplishment. |
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Self-Efficacy Theory
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A person’s belief that he or she is capable of performing a task
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Reinforcement theory
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Reinforcement theory focuses on the impact of external environmental consequences on behavior.
Law of effect — impact of type of consequence on future behavior. |
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Position Power Used by Managers
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Reward Power
Coercive Power Legitimate Power |
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Personal Power Used by Managers
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Expert Power
Reference Power |
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AUTHORITY-OBEDIENCE MANAGEMENT
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Efficiency in operations result from arranging conditions of work in such a way that human elements interfere to a minimum degree.
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COUNTRY CLUB MANAGEMENT
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Thoughtful attention to the needs of people for satisfying relationships leads to a comfortable, friendly organization atmosphere and work tempo.
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TEAM MANAGEMENT
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Work accomplishment is from committed people interdependent through a “common stake” in an organizational purpose which leads to relationships of trust and respect.
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IMPOVERISHED MANAGEMENT
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Exertion of minimum effort to get required work done is appropriate to sustain organization membership.
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MIDDLE OF THE ROAD MANAGEMENT
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Adequate organization performance is possible through balancing the necessity to get out work with maintaining morale of people at a satisfactory level.
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Hersey-Blanchard situational leadership model.
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Leaders adjust their styles depending on the readiness of their followers to perform in a given situation.
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FIVE PRINCIPLES OF VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
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Challenge the process
Be enthusiastic Help others to act Set the example Celebrate achievements |
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Characteristics of transformational leaders
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Vision.
Charisma. Symbolism. Empowerment. Intellectual stimulation. Integrity. |