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Management
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03/16/2010

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Term
modifying behavior so that a conditioned stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus and elicits an unconditioned response
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classical conditioning
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an artificial stimulus introduced into the situation
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conditioned stimulus
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modifying behavior though the use of positive or negative consequences following specific behavior
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operant conditioning
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4 Managerial Tools for Shaping Behavior
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Positive Reinforcement
Negative Reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
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a process of defining, measuring, appraising, providing feedback on, and improving performance
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Performance management
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What are the 3 steps in performance management process?
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1. define performance in behavioral terms
2. measure and assess performance
3. feedback for goal setting and planning
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What are the 3 informational cues?
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1. Consensus
2. Distinctiveness
3. Consistency
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where peers in the same situation behave in similar fashion
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consensus
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how one behaves similarly in other situations
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distinctiveness
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frequency of behavior overtime
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consistency
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pressures and obligations
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demands
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things within an individual's control that can be used to resolve demands
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resources
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the unconscious preparation to fight or flee that a person experiences when faces with any demand
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stress
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what are the 3 potential sources of stress?
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1. Environmental Factors
2. Organizational Factors
3. Personal Factors
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- economic uncertainties
- political uncertainties
- technological uncertainties
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Environmental factors
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- task demands
- role demands
- interpersonal demands
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Organizational Factors
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- family and personal relationships
- economic problems
- personality problems
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personal factors
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more moderators= _____ stress
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less
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All these are factors of what?
- perception
- job experience
- social support
- personality
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Moderators
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extreme competitiveness, impatience, aggressiveness, and devotion to work
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Type A Behavior
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lacks type A and indicates more balanced (less stress) relaxed lifestyle
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Type B Behavior
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3 Consequences of Stress
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1. Physiological Symptom
2. Psychological Symptom
3. Behavioral Symptom
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blood pressure, headaches, stroke
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physiological symptom
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dissatisfaction, tension, anxiety, and boredom
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Psychological Symptom
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changes in job behaviors, increased smoking or drinking, different eating habits, and sleep disorders
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Behavioral Symptom
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Individual Approached to managing stress
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1. implementing time management
2. increasing physical exercise
3. relaxation training
4. expanding social support network
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the evoking of a shared common meaning in another person
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communication
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Communication Functions in Organizations
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- control member behavior formally and informally
- foster motivation for what is to be done
- provide a release for emotional expressions
- provide information needed to make decisions
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The Key Parts of the Communication Process
Definition
1. The Sender
2. Encoding
3. the Message
4. The Receiver
5. Decoding
6. Noise
7. Feedback
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initiates the message
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sender
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translating thought to message
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encoding
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what is communicated
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the message
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gets the message
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the receiver
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action in making sense of the message
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decoding
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things that interfere with the message
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noise
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a return message regarding the initial communication
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feedback
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transmit messaged that are related to the professional activities of members
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formal channels
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transmit personal or social messages in the organization
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informal channels
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the medium the message travels through
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the channel
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INFLUENCE;
- implementation of goal strategies
- job instructions and rationale
- procedures and practices
- performance feedback
- indoctrination
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downward communication
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COORDINATION;
- interdepartmental problem solving
- interdepartmental coordination
- change initiatives and improvements
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Horizontal Communication
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INTERPRET;
- problems and exceptions
- suggestions for improvement
- performance reports
- grievances and disputes
- financial and accounting information
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Upward Communication
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3 methods of interpersonal communications
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1. oral communication
2. written communication
3. nonverbal communication
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advantages of oral communication
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speed and feedback
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advantage of written communication
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tangible and verifiable
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advantages of non verbal communication
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supports other communications and provides observable expression of emotions and feelings
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formal reports and bulletins, memos, letters, electronic mail, prerecorded speeches
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low channel richness
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videoconferencing, face to face conversations, telephone convos, live speechs
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high channel richness
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defined by the organization's structure
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formal group
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neither formally structured nor organzationally determined
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informal group
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two or more people with common interests, objectives and continuing interaction
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group
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2 subclassifications of formal groups
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command group and task group
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2 subclassifications of informal group
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interest group and friendship group
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individuals who report directly to a given manager
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command groups
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individuals working together to complete a task
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task group
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attain a specific objective with which each is concerned
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interest group
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share one or more common characteristics
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friendship group
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5 Stages of Group Development
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1. Forming
2. Stroming
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning
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members feel much uncertainty
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forming
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lots of conflict between members of the group
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storming
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members gave developed close relationships
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norming
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the group is finally fully functional
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performing
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in temporary groups, wrapping up activities
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adjourning
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a set of expected behavior patterns attributed to someone occupying a given position in a social unit
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role
Term
certain attitudes and behaviors consistent with a role
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role identity
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view of how were supposed to act in a given situation
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role perception
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how others believe a person should act in a given situation
Definition
role expectations
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an unwritten agreement that sets out mutual expectations of management and employees
Definition
psychological contract
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an individual is confronted by divergent role expectations
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role conflict
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4 classes of norms
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1. performance norms
2. appearance norms
3. social arrangement norms
4. allocation of resources norms
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acceptable standards of behavior within a group that are shared by the group's memebers
Definition
norms
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level of acceptable work
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performance norms
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what to wear
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appearance norms
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friendships and the like
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social arrangement norms
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distribution and assignments of jobs and materials
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allocation of resources norms
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voluntary behavior that violates significant organizational norms and threatens the well being of the organization
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deviant workplace behavior
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a socially defined position or rank given to groups or group members by others
Definition
status
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status is derived from one of three sources
- power a person has over others
- ability to contribute to group goals
- personal characteristics
Definition
Status Characteristics Theory
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these groups are have speed, individual performance, and overall performance
Definition
small
Term
these groups have problem solving, diverse input, fact finding goals
Definition
large
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the tendency for individuals to expend less effort when working collectively than when working individually
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social loafing
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greater levels of productivity but with diminishing returns as group size increases
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social loafing
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caused by either equity concerns or a dispersion of responsibility
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social loafing
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to increase group cohesiveness
Definition
- increase time members spend together
- make group smaller
- stimulate competition with other groups
- encourage agreement wirh group goals
- increase group states and admission difficulty
- give rewards to the group
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4 aspects of work groups
Definition
1. share information
2. neutral
3. individual
4. random and varied
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4 aspects of work teams
Definition
1. collective performance
2. positive
3. individual and mutual
4. complementary
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4 types of teams
Definition
1. problem- solving teams
2. self- managed work teams
3.cross functional teams
4. virtual teams
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grpups of 5 to 12 employees from the same department who discuss ways of improving quality, efficiency and the work enviornment
Definition
problem solving teams
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groups of 10 to 15 people who take on the responsibilities of their former supervisor
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self managed work teams
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employees from about the same hierarchical level, but from different work areas who come together to accomplish a task
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cross functional teams
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teams that use computer technology to tie together physically dispersed members in order to achieve a common goal
Definition
virtual temas
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guiding and directing the behavior of people in the work environment
Definition
leadership
Term
- controls complexity
- reduces uncertainty
- stabilizes organizations
Definition
management
Term
- creates uncertainty
- creates useful change
Definition
leadership
Term
both _____________ and ___________ are necessary for organizational success
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management and leadership
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consider personality, social, physical or intellectual traits to differentiate leaders from non leaders
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trait theories of leadership
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traits can predict ________________ but they are better at predicting leader emergence than effectiveness
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leadership
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Big 5 personality framework
Definition
1. extraversion
2. conscientiousness
3. openness
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leadership is inherent, so we must identify the leader based on traits
Definition
trait theory
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leadership is a skill set and can be taught to anyone, so we must identify the proper behaviors to teach potential leaders
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behavioral theory
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Ohio State Studies: ______________ and ____________
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initiating structure and consideration
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leader behavior aimed at defining and organizing work relationships and roles; establishing clear patterns of organization, communication, and ways of getting things done
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initiating structure
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leader behavior aimed at nurturing friendly, warm working relationships, as well as encouraging mutual trust and interpersonal respect within the work unit
Definition
consideration
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MICHIGAN STUDIES: ______________ and ______________
Definition
employee centered leaders and job centered leaders
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an approach to understanding a leader's or manager's concern for results (Production) and concern for people
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leadership grid
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a modle that focuses on follower " readiness"
Definition
situational theory
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build from the ohio state studies and the expectanct theory of motivation
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path goal theory
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effective group performance depends on the proper math between leadership style and the situation
Definition
contingency theory
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________________ considers these three situational factors: leader member relations, task structure, position power
Definition
contingency theory
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A process of self-evaluation and evaluations by a manager, peers, direct reports, and possibly customers
Definition
360 degree feedback
Term
what is the purpose of performance management
Definition
- identify development needs
- provides feedback to employees
- supplies basis for HR decisions
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desirable consequence strengthens behavior
Definition
positive reinforcement
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withholding unpleasant consequence strengthens behavior
Definition
negative reinforcement
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unpleasant consequence weakens behavior
Definition
punishment
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no consequence weakens behavior
Definition
extinction
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four types of leaders
Definition
1. directive
2. supportive
3. participative
4. achievement
Term
leaders help clarify the path to the workers goals
Definition
path goal theory
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I inspire and excite followers to high levels of performance
Definition
transformational leadership
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I use formal rewards and punishments
Definition
transactional leadership
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a leader’s use of personal abilities & talents in order to have profound & extraordinary effects on followers
Definition
charismatic leader
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