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MGT 110
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Management
Undergraduate 3
12/14/2011

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Term
Managerial Functions
Definition
Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling
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Planning
Definition
Determining goals and objectives and strategies for achieving them
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Organizing
Definition
Determining resource allocation and relationships among organizational members
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Leading
Definition
Motivating organizational members and coordinating their activities
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Controlling
Definition
Monitoring organizational performance and evaluating goals/objectives attainment
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Managerial Skills
Definition
Conceptual, Human, Technical
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Conceptual Skills
Definition
the ability to analyze problems and formulate potential solutions, and then choose a particular solution
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Human Skills
Definition
the ability to lead, motivate, and control organizational members’ behavior to achieve organizational goals
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Technical Skills
Definition
individuals’ knowledge and skills in their specific functional specialty
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Scientific Management-Frederick Taylor
Definition
a. Focused on increasing efficiency of jobs:
b. Study jobs and determine the “best” way to do them.
c. Gather detailed time and motion information.
d. Try different methods to see which is best.
e. Establish production rules based upon the best method.
f. Teach to all workers the new method.
g. Select workers who can best perform the new method.
h. Establish performance standards and pay a premium for to employees who exceed standards.
i. Workers should benefit from higher output
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PROBLEMS WITH SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT
Definition
a.Frequently Taylor’s plan was used to raise performance standards, but did not provide pay premiums for employees who out-performed standards.
b.Jobs became too specialized such that they were often very boring, dull.
c. These two factors lead workers to distrust the Scientific Management method.
d. Workers could purposely “under-perform” so that low performance standards would be set.
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Theory X
Definition
People are lazy, then need to be rewarded, punished, persuaded or controlled--- to get them to do what you want them to do--- more of a task master
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Theory Y
Definition
People are intrinsically motivated the job of leaders is to provide opportunities and ideal conditions for employees to direct their own efforts---- people want challenges, more of a coach then a task master
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Bureaucratic Management-Max Weber
Definition
focused on creating bureaucracies so that the organization functioned based upon a set of rules and not on managerial discretion.
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Bureaucratic Management-Henry Fayol
Definition
was concerned with making the overall organization more effective and believed that there were rules that all managers should learn and follow.
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A Bureaucracy should have
Definition
A set of rules and procedures that all employees should follow, A clear specified hierarchy of authority, Specified roles for each employee and the relationship among those roles, Impersonal fair treatment of all employees for the purposes of selection, evaluation, and rewards.
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Problems with Bureaucracies
Definition
Can be impersonal,Can be ineffective, Can be inefficient, Rules can become the focus
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Big 5 Personality Factors
Definition
Conscientiousness, Extroversion and Introversion, Openness to Experience, Emotional Stability, Agreeableness
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Locus of control (external)
Definition
belief in environment, some higher power, or other people control their decisions and their life
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Locus of control (internal)
Definition
Do you believe that what you do is in your control or is not in your control?
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Locus of control
Definition
degree to which an individual attributes control of events to self or external factors
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Emotional Intelligence
Definition
The capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, and for managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships.
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Emotional Intelligence (6 personality traits that affect work behavior)
Definition
Emotional Self-Awareness, Managing one’s own emotions, Using emotions to maximize intellectual processing and decision-making, Developing empathy, The art of social relationships (managing emotions in others)
Term
Types of Work Groups (PPT/groups)
Definition
Problem-Solving, Self-Managed, Cross-Functional
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Formal group
Definition
A group that managers establish to
achieve organization goals.
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Informal group
Definition
A group that managers or non-managerial
employees form to help achieve their own goals or
to meet their own needs.
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Group Norms
Definition
Rules/ standards that regulate team behavior. Members conform to norms to obtain rewards, imitate respected members, and because they feel the behavior is right.
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Group Norms
Definition
When a member deviates, other members will try to make them conform, expel the member, or change the group norms to accommodate them
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Punctuated Equilibrium model
Definition
Groups go through long periods of inactivity. When they approach deadline, activity becomes “frenzied”, dynamics change
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Group roles
Definition
Additive, Disjunctive, Conjunctive, Compensatory task
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Additive
Definition
Social Facilitation, Social Loafing
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Conjunctive
Definition
high interdependence for team members; process of putting things together; order of things have to be done in order for the next group to complete their tasks
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Compensatory task
Definition
some solutions are better than others; three ideas- which idea is better
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Group cohesiveness
Definition
how close the group is
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Affects Group Cohesiveness
Definition
Size of the group, mix of the group (diversity)
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Group cohesiveness
Definition
Cohesiveness is a good thing, but TOO much is a bad thing. Not a good thing because you won’t second guess things as much.
Term
Dysfunctional group processes
Definition
Interpersonal, Goal-setting, Role-Definition, Problem-Solving
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Interpersonal Processes
Definition
get groups to work through conflicts; communication skills
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Goal-setting
Definition
motivation; setting goals for the group; what is expected from you
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Role-Definition
Definition
assigning people roles in a group
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Problem-Solving
Definition
sitting down and help them work through problems
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Reinforcement Schedules
Definition
Fixed-Interval, Variable-Interval, Fixed-Ratio, Variable-Ratio
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Fixed-Interval Schedule
Definition
The period of time between the occurrence of each instance of reinforcement is fixed or set.- paying people hourly; the amount of time is fixed but not the amount of hours you can work)
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Variable-Interval Schedule
Definition
The amount of time between reinforcements varies around a constant average. (pay you about every hour, 50 minutes of an hour and ten minutes… like promotions, give one one year and then give another five years, then two years.. Isn’t a set fixed amount of time)
Term
Fixed-Ratio Schedule
Definition
A certain number of desired behaviors must occur before reinforcement is provided. (based on the number of behaviors; on your third behavior, ill give you a reward. So giving someone a reward after a certain number of behaviors)
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Variable-Ratio Schedule
Definition
The number of desired behaviors that must occur before reinforcement varies around a constant average. (sometimes ill reward you after ever 3 reports or 2 reports of 5 reports)
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Variable-Ratio Schedule
Definition
Most affective- focuses on the behavior, work hard all the time because you never know when you are going to be rewarded, has the slowest amount of extinction
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Problem with Fixed-Ratio Schedule
Definition
Only going to do well on every third report
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Problem with Fixed-Interval Schedule
Definition
might not do a lot of work.
Term
Negative Reinforcement
Definition
the removal of a negative consequence followed by a bad behavior- you remove the negative behavior, ex. nagging
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Operant conditioning
Definition
is the control of behavior by manipulating its consequences. When learner recognizes the connection between behavior & its consequences.
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Self-efficacy
Definition
An individual’s belief that he or she will be able to perform a specific task in a given situation. Believe your going to do it, and visualize, more likely going to perform better.
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Social cognitive theory
Definition
is a learning theory based on the ideas that people learn by watching what others do and will not do, these processes are central to understanding personality
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Corporate-Level Strategies
Definition
approach organizations use interacting with it’s environment. Growth/Diversification (big picture)
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Business-Level Strategies
Definition
How a firm competes for success against other organizations in a particular market
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Self-efficacy affects learning in three ways
Definition
1. Increase our focus on tasks
2. Helps create goals to see what that person does
3. Increasing your willingness to stick with it (self control, learn from others)
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Four sources of self-efficacy
Definition
1. Others (feedback)
2. Past success
3. How well you do compared to others
4. Do you have the tools to do it?- having the right tools to do it- knowledge and skill level- tools you have to work with ex. Runner, don’t have the right shoes so you think you aren’t going to win the race
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Vertical Integration
Definition
when you buy somebody who is above or beyond you in the service market chain
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Horizontal Integration
Definition
buying someone who is at the same level at you
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Related Diversification
Definition
buy things that are related to the product you do
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Unrelated Diversification
Definition
buy unrelated things. Tends not to be successful; skill set might not be able to be used for both companies because they are different
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Retrenchment
Definition
selling things off so you can focus more on their product/ primary company
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Business-Level Strategies
Definition
How a firm competes for success against other organizations in a particular market (Determines how an organization should compete in each of its businesses)
Term
strategic business units
Definition
independent businesses that formulate their own strategies– how independent are the business units
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Role of Competitive Advantage
Definition
sets an organization apart by providing a distinct edge
comes from the organization’s core competencies not every organization can transform core competencies into a competitive advantage once created, must be able to sustain it South west– picky hiring.. Only higher people who fit their culture( certain personality)
Term
Communication process
Definition
sharing information between 2 or more people understanding about situation. Sender/Receiver
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Encoding
Definition
sender translates info into a message. Through a communication channel/medium. Receiver must Decode message. Feedback receiver encodes and sends it back to sender.
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Organizational Barriers
Definition
Information Overload, Noise, Time Pressures, Network Breakdowns, Specialty Area Jargon, Information Distortion, Cross-Cultural Barriers
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Communication Barriers
Definition
Organization and Individual
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Individual Barriers
Definition
differing perceptions, semantic differences, status differences, consideration of self interest, personal space, poor listener
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Physical/Environmental
Definition
Noise, Physical Distance, Technology, Timing
Term
Technical
Definition
Jargon, denotations, abstractions
Term
Physiologica
Definition
atigue,stress,illness
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Perceptual/Pschological
Definition
opinions, valves, physical appearance, memory, emotions.
Term
Personal/Culture
Definition
age, personality, gender, region.
Term
Perceptual filter (Attention Stage->Perception)
Definition
don’t pay attention to everything we encounter, filter things out we don’t think is important, ex. Aren’t going to remember what someone was wearing last week because you don’t think it is important to remember
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Schemas (Organization Stage-Perception)
Definition
talk about how people should behave, positive and negative aspects
Term
Issues with Schemas
Definition
Have an affective component- an emotional component, will have a positive or negative aspect. Make judgments on people by the impressions we have. Activated when the category is activated and difficult to change, especially if a person has had a bad experience.
Term
Attribution theory
Definition
distinctiveness, consensus, consistency, and fundamental attribution error. Managers can only affect internal
Term
Learning Organization
Definition
relatively permanent change in knowledge or behavior that results from practice or experience.
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Trait Approach to Leadership
Definition
traits use to be criticized several reason, no in recent years traits can be developed-Drive, motivation, integrity, self confident, cognitive ability-knowledge of the domain CHARISMA*
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Distinctiveness
Definition
how distinctive is the behavior? normally internal or external?
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Consensus
Definition
do most people have that behavior; different people doing the same thing – a more external
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Consistency
Definition
how often do they repeat the error?
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Fundamental Attribution Error
Definition
internal attributions for other peoples behavior (that person was late because they are lazy). tend to make external for our behavior (I was late because of my car not starting)
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Self-serving bias
Definition
make external excuses for ourselves but not for others
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Leader Membership Exchange (LMX)
Definition
Focuses on relationship between leaders and subordinates: the leader-follower dyad (contemporary program)
Term
in-group dyad
Definition
characterized by mutual trust, commitment, and involvement. more likely to be loyal leaders and have higher performance than out-group
Term
out-group dyad
Definition
characterized by impersonal nature, distance, or coldness
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Transformational Leadership
Definition
leadership approach that involves motivating followers to do more than expected, to continuously develop and grow, to increase self confidence, and to place interests of the unit or organization before their own
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Transformational Leadership
Definition
charisma, intellectual stimulation, and individual consideration
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Individual Sources of Power
Definition
legitimate, reward, coercive, expert and referent
Term
Legitimate
Definition
Power you have because of the position you hold; authority given to you because of your position
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Reward
Definition
Paycheck, bonus, etc.
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Coercive
Definition
they are able to deliver you punishment or reward
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Expert
Definition
possess certain knowledge/skills that makes you an expert; people listen to you because you are an expert (only power you take with you if you leave workplace)
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Referent
Definition
how much do people like you; how likable are you
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Sources of Organizational Conflict
Definition
goal, cognitive, procedural
Term
Goal Conflict
Definition
Incompatible preferences
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Cognitive Conflict
Definition
Incompatible thoughts
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Affective Conflict
Definition
Incompatible feelings
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Procedural Conflict
Definition
Incompatible views on process
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Negotiation Resolution Style
Definition
Process by which two INTERDEPENDENT parties agree on or resolve incompatible preferences (wants).- wanting different things
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Conflict Resolution Style
Definition
the process that begins when one party perceives that another party has negatively affected, or is about to negatively affect, something that the first party cares about.
Term
Conflict Resolution Style
Definition
Use competition when quick, decisive action is vital, Use collaboration to find an integrative solution, Use avoidance when an issue is trivial, Use accommodation when you find you’re wrong, Use compromise when goals are important
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Negotiation Resolution Style
Definition
Distributive and Integative
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Negotiation Resolution Style
Definition
Distributive: Diametrically opposed interests. Anything gained by one party is given up by the other party.- need to build alternatives to have power here; alternative options come in handy
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Negotiation Resolution Style
Definition
Integrative: Interests may be convergent or congruent but may value certain issues differently. Win/win is possible. Interest can be Intrinsic- things you want because they are important to you and Instrumental- things that are helping you get something else that you want
Term
Expectancy Theory
Definition
Vroom’s Theory that suggests motivation is a function of an individuals expectancy that a given amount of effort will lead to a particular level of performance, instrumentality judgments that indicate performance will lead to certain outcomes, and the valences of outcomes.
Term
Expectancy
Definition
subjective probability that a given amount of effort will lead to a particular level of performance
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Instrumentality
Definition
Perceived connections between performance and outcomes
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Valence
Definition
value associated with an outcome
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Equity Theory
Definition
A theory that suggests motivation is based on a person’s assessment of the ratio of outcomes she receives (pay, status) for inputs on the job (effort, ability) compared to the same ratio for a comparison other.
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Job Enlargement
Definition
The process of making a job more motivating by adding tasks that are similar in complexity relative to the current tasks. Individuals lower growth needs benefit most. Horizontal Job Loading.
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Job Enrichment
Definition
The process of making a job more motivating by increasing responsibility. Higher growth needs because of variety. Vertical Job Loading.
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Job Characteristics Model
Definition
An approach to job design that aims to identify characteristics that make jobs intrinsically motivating and to specify the consequences of those characteristics.
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Skill Variety
Definition
associates degree of a variety of skills
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Task Identity
Definition
extent where job performance results in an identifiable piece of work.
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Task Significance
Definition
is the extent to which a job has an impact on the organization. How work contributes to the company.
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Autonomy
Definition
the associate has the independence to schedule his or her own work and influence the procedures with which it is carried out.
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Feedback
Definition
involves obtaining accurate information about performance. These characteristics effect 3 psychological states, feelings of: Works meaningfulness, Responsibility of work done, Knowledge of results of personal performance on jobs
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