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Final Exam Review
Final Review
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Management
Undergraduate 3
12/13/2010

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4 functions of communications
Definition
control, information, motivation, emotional expression
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channel richness
Definition
the amount of information that can be transmitted during a communication
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Barriers to effective communication
Definition
language, national culture, filtering, emotions, information overload, defensiveness
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Categories of Change (4)
Definition
Products, Technology, Strategy/structure/systems, people
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Types of change in global competition and markets
Definition
technological changes, international economic integration, maturation of markets in developed countries, fall of communist and socialist regimes, increased scale and scope of terrorism
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incremental change
Definition
takes place withing existing archetype/paradigm
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convergence
Definition
minor changes to what works well--strategy , people, and processes
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Forces typically leading to frame-breaking change: (5)
Definition
industry discontinuity, product life-cycle shifts, regulatory pressures, internal organization dynamics, strategic drift-performance gap
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External forces of change
Definition
marketplace, gov't laws and regulations, technology, labor market, economic change
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Internal forces of change
Definition
changes in organizational strategy, workforce changes, new equipment, employee attitudes
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Why do people resist change? (4)
Definition
self-interest, lack of understanding/trust, uncertainty, differing assessments of correct action and/or goals
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Strategies for Innovation (3)
Definition
Exploration, Cooperation, Entrepreneurship
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open innovation
Definition
identification, and commercialization of new ideas beyond organizational boundaries.
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hypercompetition
Definition
lots of companies competing in rapidly changing markets
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Key roles in innovation process (4)
Definition
inventor, champion, sponsor, critic
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3 factors of internal coherence
Definition
structure, systems, values
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5 principles for leading change
Definition
1. top management support is vital, 2. communication & education, 3. Participation, 4. Negotiation, 5. Coercion (last resort)
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Kotter's 8 Steps for Change Implementation
Definition
1. Establish urgency
2. Form a pwerful coalition to lead change
3. Create a vision to direct change
4. Communicate the vision
5. Systems, encouraging risk takin
6. Celebrate short-term improvements, re-assess changes
7. Consolidate improvements, re-asses changes, make necessary adjustments
8. Articulate relationship between new barriers and successes
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3 Ways Human Resource Management is Changing
Definition
1. Focus on building human capital
2. Development of global HR strategies
3. The using of information of information technology
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Steps in HR planning (3)
Definition
1. Assess current human resources
2. Assessing future needs for human resources
3. Developing a program to meet those future needs
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3 Parts of ASA Model
Definition
1. Attraction
2. Selection
3. Attrition (retaining employees that fit in)
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Types of Selection Devices
Definition
Application forms, written tests, performance stimulations, interviews, background investigations, references, physical examinations
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Performance appraisal steps (3)
Definition
1. Observing and assessing performance
2. Recording the assessment
3. Providing feedback to employee
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Critical Paradigm
Definition
- Focus on the "darker side" of organizations
- how do organizational structure and systems accommodate and/or promote domination, corruption, exploitation, discrimination, substance abuse, etc.
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Psychological Factors Affecting Employee Behavior
Definition
1. Attitudes
2. Personality
3. Perception
4. Learning
5. Job Involvement
6. Organizational Commitment
7. Perceived organizational support
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Components of an Attitude (2)
Definition
cognitive component, affective component
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Cognitive Component of Attitude
Definition
beliefs, opinions, knowledge held by a person
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Affective component of Attitude
Definition
emotions or feelings about the object of attitude
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Locus of Control
Definition
Defines whether person places primary responsibility within themselves or on the outside.
Term
Cognitive dissonance theory
Definition
inconsistency between attitudes or between attitudes and behaviors
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Big 5 personality factors
Definition
1. Extroversion
2. Agreeable
3. Conscientiousness
4. Emotional stability
5. Openness to experience
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Self-monitoring
Definition
ability to adjust behavior to fit situational factors
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Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence
Definition
1. self-awareness
2. self-management
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3 Factors influencing perception
Definition
1. perceivers personal characteristics
2. the target's characteristics
3. the context
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Attribution theory
Definition
judgement of what causes a behavior
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Fundamental attribution error
Definition
tendency to underestimate influence of external forces and overestimate
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3 Shortcuts used in judging others
Definition
1. Assumed similarity
2. Stereotyping
3. Halo effect
- forming general based on a single characteristic of that person
Term
What is Leadership?
Definition
The process (act) of influencing the activities of an organized group in its effort toward goal setting and achievement.
Term
5 Sources of Power
Definition
1. Legitimate Power
2. Reward Power
3. Coercive Power
4. Expert Power
5. Referent Power
Term
Are the 5 sources of power mutually exclusive?
Definition
No.
Term
Trait approach
Definition
leaders are born, not made
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7 traits of successful leadership
Definition
drive, desire to lead, honesty/integrity, self-confidence, intelligence, job-relevant knowledge, extraversion
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4 Basic Leadership Styles
Definition
1. Telling
2. Selling
3. Participating
4. Delegating
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Cutting Edge Leadership approaches
Definition
transactional leaders, transformational leaders, visionary leaders
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Credibility
Definition
assessment of a leader's honesty, competence, and ability to inspire
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Trust
Definition
the belief of followers and others in the integrity and character of a leader
Term
3 Elements of Motivation
Definition
1. Effort
2. Direction
3. Need
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2 Types of Reward
Definition
Intrinsic, Extrinsic
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3 Elements of McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory
Definition
1. Need for Power
2. Need for affiliation
3. Need for achievement
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3 Process Theories
Definition
1. Equity Theory
2. Expectancy Theory
3. Goal-setting Theory
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self efficacy
Definition
self belief with regard to the task you are performing.
Term
4 Budgetary Approaches
Definition
Expense, Revenue, Cash, Capital
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