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Ch. 6 Communication/ Ch. 7 Power & Politics Flashcards

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What does the communication term encoding mean?

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Converting a message to a symbolic form

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What does the communication term decoding mean?

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Interpreting a senders message

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What does the communication term message mean?

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The substance been communicated

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What does the communication term channel mean?

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The medium which a message travels

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What does the communication term noise mean?

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Communication barriers that DISTORT the clarity of the message

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What does the communication term feedback mean?

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Checks how succesful we have been in transferring our messages as original intended

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What does high richness channel mean for communication? Give example.

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a high richness channel means for communication that their is substance in the information been interpreted. For example, face to face provides us with verbal and physical communication. Very effective.

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What does low richness channel mean for communication? Give example.

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it means that the information is difficult to decode. Little verbal/ physical medium which makes it hard to obtain clarity on info

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Give example from the lowest channel to the highest richness channels.

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Mail/ letter, email, voicemail, phone call, video call, face to face interaction.

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What are 5 limitiation to emails?

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1) Missterpreting message (sarcasm)
2) Communicating negative message - scares people, puts on negativity
3) Time consumption - proffesional/ legal ramifications
4) Email emotions
5) privacy

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What are the 6 effective listening techniques?

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1) eye contact
2) appropriate facial expressions
3) Avoid unneccesary distractions
4) Avoid interrupting actions
4) Ask questions
5) paraphrase

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How Communication Breakdown Leads to Conflict

Define conflict

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Process that begins with one party perceives that another party has a negative affect, or is about to negatively affect, something the first party cares about.

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How Communication Breakdown Leads to Conflict

Name the two types of conflicts

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Functional - constructive

Dysfunctional - destructive

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How Communication Breakdown Leads to Conflict

List the 4 structural causes of conflict

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Increased specialization - no one knows what yo do
Interdependence - waiter/chef relationship
Physical layout
Centralized versus decentralized

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How Communication Breakdown Leads to Conflict

Name the 3 features that escalate conflict

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1) Tactics become more extreme
2) Involment in conflict increases
3) Focus on harming others

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Conflict-Handling Strategies & Accompanying Behaviours

Name 5 & describe them using cooperative and assertive language

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1) Yielding - high cooperation, low assertiveness
2) Comprimising - Medium cooperation, medium assertivenss
3) Avoiding - Low assertiveness, low cooperation
4) Force - high assertivenss, low cooperation
5) Problem-Solving - High assertiveness, high cooperation

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Name the 5 stages of negotiation

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1) Preparation
2) Relationship building
3) Information exchange
4) Persuasion
5) Agreement

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Name the 5 negotiation tips. Use 5 stages as a guide.

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1) Begin w positive oveturn
2) Open climate
3) Address problem, not people
4) Ignore first offer
5) win-win solution

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Network Ties & Key Roles, name the 3 key terms associated with this

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1) Central Connector - Linked to the greatest amount of people
2) Boundaru Spanner- Link one network with another
3) Peripheral Specialist - People with specialized expertize that can be drawn upon even though usually independet. IT specialized

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Describe Strong & Weak Ties

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Strong Ties- Can obtain information and emotional support

Weak Ties- Can obtain solely information and NO emotional support

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Power & Politics….. Define Power.

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Power is the capacity that A has to influence the behaviour of B, so B acts in accordance with A’s wishes.

22
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Power& Politics - Define - Dependency

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B’s relationship to A, when A possesses something B needs

23
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Bases of Power - Define - Coercive power

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Power based on fear
Be indirect when utulizing
Use if absolutely neccesary
Informal/formal

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Bases of Power - Define - Reward Power

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Power based on the ability to provide benefit/reward

Formal/informal

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Bases of Power - Define - Legitimate Power

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Power based on a persons realtive position in the organizational hierachy

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Bases of Power - Define - Expert Power

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Power based on a persons experience & knowledge

- Power can diminish if given out

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Bases of Power - Define - Referent Power

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Power based on been seeing as socially attractive or when others identify this with this person

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Bases of Power - Define - Informational Power

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Power based on data/knowledge that you need

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Evaluating The Bases of Power - How do people respond (3)?

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1) Commitment - the person is enthuastic about the task
2) Compliance- begrudgenlty does task, minimum effort
3) Resistance- The person is opposed to to the request & tries to avoid.

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Dependency: The Key to Power

-What 3 things do you need for someone to be depended of you

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1) Importance
2) Scarcity
3) Non-substituable

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Strategic Contigency Model of Power
- How do people & organizations gain power and what three things must be done by an individual to gain power within an organization?

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You must gain power to address the major problems and issues faced by organization.

1) Reduce the uncertainty of an organization
2) Be irraplaceble
3) Control the decesion process by setting parameters on acceptible solutions

32
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Name the 9 Influence tactics in order to gain power

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1) rational persuation Tactic
2) Inspirational appeals Tactic
3) Consulation Tactic
4) Ingratiation Tactic
5) Personal Appeal Tactic
6) Exchange Tactic
7) Coaliation Tactic
8) Pressure Tactic
9) Legitimate Tactic

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Influence tactic - Rational persuation tactic

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Logical arguments to persuade

34
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Influence tactic- Inspirational appeal tactic

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Persuade by appealing to their values/ideals

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Influence tactic - Consulation tactic

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Try to get participation in decesion. “what do you think we should do”

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Influence tactic- Personal tactic

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Indicate loyalty of their relationship to influence them.

37
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Influence tactic - Exhange tactic

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Do something for them in hope they do something for you

38
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Influence tactic - Coaliation tactic

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Work together to meet a common goal

39
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Influence tactic - Pressure tactic

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Use threats

40
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Influence tactic - Legitimate tactic

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Persuade because of formal authority

41
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Politics: Power in Actions

What does political behaviour mean

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The activities that are outside an individual’s formal role that influence or attempt to influence. The distribution of advantages and disadvantages within an organization

42
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Why does politics in an organization exist? (3)

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  1. Organization are made of groups & individuals who have offerings, values, and goals
  2. Resources are limited
  3. Performance outcome are not completely clear & objective
43
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What does political mean and do for individuals

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The ability to influence others in a way to enhance objectives.

44
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What 4 things must you have to have strong political skills

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1) Social Astuteness - Correctly assess behaviours
2) Interpersonal Influence- Persuasive & can adapt influence tactic
3) Network Ability - Quantity & quality of social network
4) Apparent Sincerity - Appear authentic, possess integrity

45
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Name one (at least) out of the 8 Politicking methods

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1) Frame argument in terms of organizational goals
2) Gain Control of organizational resources
3) Make yourself appear indispensible
4) Develope the right image
5) Be visible
6) Develop powerful allies
7) avoid “tainted” members
8) Support your manager

46
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Name one (at least) out of the 8 Politicking methods

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1) Frame argument in terms of organizational goals
2) Gain Control of organizational resources
3) Make yourself appear indispensible
4) Develope the right image
5) Be visible
6) Develop powerful allies
7) avoid “tainted” members
8) Support your manager

47
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Name one (at least) out of the 8 Politicking methods

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1) Frame argument in terms of organizational goals
2) Gain Control of organizational resources
3) Make yourself appear indispensible
4) Develope the right image
5) Be visible
6) Develop powerful allies
7) avoid “tainted” members
8) Support your manager

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Name one (at least) out of the 8 Politicking methods

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1) Frame argument in terms of organizational goals
2) Gain Control of organizational resources
3) Make yourself appear indispensible
4) Develope the right image
5) Be visible
6) Develop powerful allies
7) avoid “tainted” members
8) Support your manager

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