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AGB 202
LET 1-6
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Business
Undergraduate 2
03/06/2012

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Term
14 Coping Mechanisms
Definition
-Resistance
-Resentment
-Retaliation
-Lying
-tattling
-dominating
-need to win
-forming alliances
-submission
-buttering up
-conformity
-withdrawing
-getting sick
-crying
Term
Universal traits of leaders
Definition
theory that leadership was a product of certain attributes residing within all leaders
Term
How do leaders acquire folllowers
Definition
-To survive
-some means is required to satisfy a need
-most needs of individuals are satisfied in relationships with people or groups
-People look for relationships where other person has means to satisfy their need
-people join groups hoping that membership will satisfy their needs
-group accepts influence of a leader only if they feel their means will satisfy their needs.
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Term
Skills to meet group members' needs
Definition
1.) Behavior that increases group members' self-esteem and personal worth

2.)Behavior that increases group cohesiveness and team spirit
Term
Skills to meet organizational need
Definition
1.)Behavior that motivates productivity and the achievement if group goals

2.) Behavior that helps members reach goals: planning, scheduling, coordinating, problem-solving, providing resources.
Term
to meet the members' needs
Definition
"human relations specialists"
Term
to meet the organizational need
Definition
"productivity specialists"
Term
5 levels of Abraham Maslow pyramid
Definition
- self-actualization (level 5)
- esteem needs (level 4)
- acceptance need (level 3)
- safety needs (level 2)
- physiological needs (level 1)
Term
"Dissatisfiers"
Definition
acting as "obstacles" to need satisfaction:
-poor interpersonal relationships with superiors
-poor interpersonal relationships with peers
-inadequate technical supervision
-poor company policies and admin.
-poor working conditions
-problems in workers personal lives
Term
"Satisfiers"
Definition
acting as "providers" of need of satisfaction:
-achievement
-recognition
-the work itself
-responsibility
-advancement
Term
Scott Myers two kinds of employee needs
Definition
1.)motivation needs (which are task-centered)
2.)maintenance needs (work itself/people-centered)
Term
Reasons why behavior window moves
Definition
-b/c of things going on in you (how you are feeling that day)
-b/c of where you are
-characteristics of group members (some easier to accept)
Term
behavior window 1 of 4
Definition
behavior indicating group member has a problem --> group member's needs unmet (group owns problem)
Term
behavior window 2 of 4
Definition
no problem area
Term
behavior window 3 of 4
Definition
behaviors causing me a problem -->my needs unmet (i own the problem) unacceptable behaviors
Term
behavior window 4 of 4
Definition
behavior indicating both have a problem --> both have unmet needs (we own problem)
Term
principal function of effective leader
Definition
to maximize the productive work time and achieve mutual need satisfaction
Term
3 skills for a "no problem" area
Definition
a)problem-solving skills to meet group members needs

b)problem-solving skills to meet my needs (organizational needs)

c)conflict resolution skills to meet both's needs
Term
full cup principle
Definition
in order to help others i must have my needs met
Term
reciprocal benefits
Definition
people will continue to expend energy doing things that benefit others only if they feel they are receiving "___________"
Term
what is the most important level of needs
Definition
level one physiological needs
Term
skills of a "task specialist"
Definition
skills of planning and organizing work
Term
skills of "human relations specialist"
Definition
skills of identifying and solving sources of member dissatisfaction
Term
"new broom" temptation
Definition
when new leaders are tempted to rush in and take charge with high expectations of sweeping clean the previous boss' mess
Term
"management team" concept
Definition
entire work group as an integral unit, governing itself within the area of freedom allowed by its position in the organizational hierarchy.
Term
linking pins
Definition
when some members belong to two management teams in an organization
Term
6 steps of Problem-Solving Process
Definition
1)identifying the problem
2)generating alternative solutions
3)evaluating the alternative solutions
4)decision-making
5)implementing the decision
6)following up
Term
facilitator
Definition
seeing that the problems get solved but not directly involved in the problem-solving process
Term
inhibitors or "signaling behaviors"
Definition
being unusually uncommunicative, sulking, avoiding you, excessively absent, daydreaming, tardiness
Term
impression=expression
Definition
SENDER [CODING PROCESS]------> MESSAGE "what's the use in trying.." -----> [DECODING PROCESS] RECEIVER "she's very discourage"
Term
responses that facilitate problem-solving
Definition
-door openers
-passive listening
-active listening
-acknowledgement responses
Term
examples of door openers
Definition
-would you like to talk about it?
-can i be of any help with this problem
-i'd sure like to help if i can
Term
passive listening
Definition
this type of response requires you to "shut up and listen" or "keep quiet" because it shows evidence to helpee that you have interest
Term
acknowledgement responses
Definition
when people need more from listener than complete silence to ensure interest.
-EX. eye contact "i understand"
-EX. nodding "interesting"
Term
Active listening
Definition
the strongest technique in letting the helpee know that the listener actually understands the message
Term
active listening
Definition
frequent and continuous feedback of the results of the receiver's decoding is what?"
Term
empathy and acceptance
Definition
these two things are necessary in any relationship of one person fostering the growth and psychological health in another
Term
empathy
Definition
the capacity to put oneself in the shoes of others and understand their "personal world of meaning"
Term
"personal world of meaning"
Definition
how people view their reality, how they feel about things
Term
acceptance
Definition
is feeling good about what a person is doing
Term
Roadblocks to Communication
Definition
1)ordering
2)warning
3)moralizing
4)advising
5)using logic
6)criticizing
7)praising
8)labeling
9)analyzing
10)reassuring
11)questioning
12)avoiding
Term
Misconceptions of active listening
Definition
-you dont need to use feedback every message
-roadblocks are okay in a no problem scenario
-you don't always have to solve somebody else problems
-dont mistake acceptance for agreement
-incorporate other tools as well
-leaders have to genuinely want to listen for process to work
Term
legitimate dependency
Definition
when someone is legitimately dependent on you for information, tools, or money etc. b/c you have what they need
Term
While _________ such feelings is not unhealthy, ___________ repressing them is.

-keep feelings friendly
Definition
experiencing, repressing
Term
repressed feeling
Definition
this causes ulcers, headaches, heartburn, high blood pressure and other psychosomatic problems
Term
making everyday use of your listening skills
Definition
-feelings are friendly
-feeling can be transitory
-getting to the real problem
-people are more likable than you think
-pouring oil on troubled waters
-helping your people grown
-the leader as a teacher
Term
what is the most important principle of effective teaching?
Definition
your teaching has to stop until you get evidence that he is again ready to learn. can't be a teacher without learners.
Term
When other person owns the problem
Definition
-youre a listener
-youre a counselor
-you want to help the other
-youre a sounding board
-you facilitate the other's finding her own solution
-you can accept the other's solution; --you don't need to be satisfied
-youre primarily interested in other's needs
-youre more passive
Term
When you own the problem
Definition
-youre a sender
-youre an influencer
-you want to help yourself
-you want to sound off
-you need to find a solution to yourself
-you must be satisfied with the solution
-youre primarily interested in your own needs
-youre more assertive
Term
When the other person owns the problem you employ _______. When you own the problem you must employ _________.
Definition
listening skills, assertive skills
Term
Tolerating an inequitable relationship is often labeled "_________"
Definition
permissiveness
Term
Effects of You-messages
Definition
-they make people feel guilty
-they may be felt as blame, put-downs, criticism, rejection
-they may communicate lack of respect for the other person
-they often cause retaliatory behavior
-the may be damaging to the recipients self-esteem
-they can produce resistance
-they may make a person fell hurt and then resentful
-they are often felt as punitive
Term
I-Messages are sometimes called.....
Definition
"leveling" -being open, honest, and direct with people in your life
Term
3 components of a complete I-Message
Definition
1)a brief nonblameful description of the behavior you find unacceptable
2)your honest feelings
3)the tangible and concrete effect of the behavior on you (the consequences)
Term
I-Message formula
Definition
behavior + feelings + effects
Term
common errors in active listening
Definition
-overshooting
-adding
-rushing
-analyzing
-undershooting
-subtracting
-lagging
-parroting
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