Copy of ESP Ch 08 - Sheet1 Flashcards

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studies show that __% or more of the supervisors day is spent in some form of verbal communication.

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80%

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six components of communications

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sender, message, medium, receiver, feedback, noise

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two types of communication

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two-way and one-way

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We communicate meaning through _______.

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symbols

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________ includes tone of voice, pitch, emphasis, speed, loudness, and pauses.

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paralanguage

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_________ involves position or movement of the body.

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body language

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Effective supervisors are as aware of ___ they are communicating as of ____ they are communicating

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how, what

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Effective supervisors are conscious of how they use ____ _____ and respect their employees _____ ______.

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personal space

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________ is nonverbal communication that includes clothing, poise, typical demeanor, and typical speaking volume.

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personal style

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Barriers to communication that originate with the sender:

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unclear goal, message not adapted to receiver, language that ends reception

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Berriers to communication that arise in the feedback loop.

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sender doesnt ask for, sender fails to clarify due to feedback, sender misinterprets

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barriers to communication that originate with the receiver

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missed or misinterpreted parts of message

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Either party in a two-way exchange can try to improve communication by asking for _____.

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feedback

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Guidelines for sender (7)

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think of reciever, know objective, consider surroundings, review message, use understandable language, ask for feedback, do not react defensively

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______ the receivers response to a message

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feedback

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guidelines for giving performance feedback (9)

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examine motives, consider rcvrs readiness, give promptly, descriptive not evaluative, specific not general, offer not impose, avoid overload, avoid triggers, not providing feedback is a message

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a good way to counteract resistance to feedback is by…

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…asking your employees to give you feedback as well on your own performance

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guidelines for asking for feedback (3)

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be ready to receive, feelings are real, express appreciation

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_____ is a key component of effective communications

A

listening

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average rate of speech for most Americans is ____ wpm.

A
  1. we think faster.
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Our ability to process information more quickly than we talk often…(3)

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skip important points, interrupt, make assumptions

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As a supervisor you can communicate that you are actively listening in several ways (5)

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face speaker, use facial expressions & [I see], patience, avoid interrupting, listen for feelings

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____ is an integral part of the communications process.

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feedback

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guidelines for active listening (4)

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listen without judging, identify feelings, paraphrase, ask open-ended questions

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Advantages of email (3)

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many employees at once, reiterate prior messages, record of conversation

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guidelines for email (5)

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reread before send, ask for feedback, avoid overload, no joking, avoid [reply all]

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differences in the workplace have wide-reaching effects on three levels:

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organizational, group/team, individual

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advantages of diversity

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avoid groupthing, increase flexibility

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it is/isnt usually acceptable to acknowledge differences in age or gender

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isnt

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baby boomers born

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1946-1964

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Gen X born

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1965-1977

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Gen Y born

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1978-1997

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behavior ultimately stems from ____ ____ and cannot be predicted or categorized on the basis of generalizations

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individual preferences

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_______ is the act of mentally placing individuals into various groups and interpreting their behavior based on what you think you know about those groups.

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stereotyping

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when working with a diverse group of employees, the supervisor should: (5)

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use clear language - no slang; be alert for nonverbal messages; accept different perspectives as valid; be aware of organizational culture; treat all employees with respect

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Effective communication depends on…

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…active listening and on giving and receiving feedback