Exam 3 Flashcards

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Intrinsic motivation

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desire to perform behavior for its own sake, giving a sense of accomplishment and achievement, belief that the work is worthwhile

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Extrinsic Motivation

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desire to preform behavior in order to acquire material or social reward or avoid punishment.

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People ____________ be both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated.

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both

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  1. learning new things
  2. doing something that makes them feel good about themselves
  3. accomplishing something worthwhile
  4. developing skills and abilities
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Intrinsic factors

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  1. amount of pay
  2. quality of fringe benefits
  3. the amount of praise from a supervisor
  4. having job security
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extrinsic factors

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your learning to play the guitar for fun and are intrinsically motivated, and then I start paying you $10 for every time you practice, when I remove the $10 then we can expect ________________

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a decrease in intrinsic motivation.

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if you would not enjoy doing that task without pay

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pay will increase the motivation

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tasks freely chosen without much reward increases

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intrinsic motivation

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rewards that are built into the task tend to reduce ________________-
EX: being paid $10 to learn guitar, when you would otherwise want to learn, will decrease

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intrinsic motivation

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Rewards that actually seem like rewards and are a surprise can increase _________.

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intrinsic motivation

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how can you increase intrinsic motivation

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autonomy

competency

relatedness

purpose/self-esteem

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ways to increase intrinsic motivation autonomy

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what can I do to give subordinates more independence

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ways to increase intrinsic motivation competency

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how can I help subordinates demonstrate their competence

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ways to increase intrinsic motivation
relatedness

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how can I help subordinates connect with others

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ways to increase intrinsic motivation
purpose/self-esteem

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how can I remind subordinates of their valuable contributions?

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overpayment inequity

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When I work 40 hours a week and get paid $100K when my college works 40 hours a week and gets $90K

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underpayment inequity

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When I work 40 hours a week and get paid $90K when my college works 40 hours a week and gets $100K

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equity in payment:

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If I am paid $100K for 40 hours a week and my colleague is paid $50K for a 20 hours week that is equitable.

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ways to restore equity

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-change inputs/outputs
-change other people’s inputs/outputs
-change perceptions of inputs (justifications- I’ve been here longer which is why I am paid better)
-Change the referent (compare yourself to equals, not subordinates or managers)
-Leave the job

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distributive justice

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fairness of outcomes

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perceived fairness is a function of

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procedures (someone else got the promotion because they are better)

interpersonal treatment (even though I didn’t get the promotion, my boss treated me with respect)

informational justice (explanation why someone else got the job, with feedback on how to get the promotion next time)

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perceptions of unfairness does what?

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-erode belief that effort will be rewarded
-increase counter productive work behaviors

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perception of fairness positively correlates with _____________

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job satisfaction.

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What makes a job meaning full

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Skill Variety
Task Significance

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How to increase task significance
help employees see how their actions contribute to the greater purpose (experienced meaningfulness of the work)
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according to the job characteristics model task significance is the degree to which
A job bears an impact on the lives or work of other people.
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according to the job characteristics model autonomy is the degree to which
a job provides the worker freedom in scheduling work and determining its procedure.
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according to the job characteristics model task identity is the degree to which
a job requires a whole and identifiable piece of work (Experienced responsibility for work outcomes)
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according to the job characteristics model skill variety is the degree to which
The degree to which a job requires a variety of skills
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according to the job characteristics model feedback is the degree to which
a job generates direct and clear information about performance (Knowledge of results)
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high context cultures like Japan
the context really matters, who is speaking to whom,
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low context cultures like USA -
people are more direct, there needs less context for communication
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three psychological states that we hope to increase with job design are
meaningfulness responsibility knowledge of results
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What are the 6 influence tactics?
reciprocity scarcity authority consistency liking consensus
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When a server leaves you a mint with the check, hoping for a tip they are practicing what influence tactic?
reciprocity
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When I tell a prospective client that I can only handle one more buyer client I am using what influence tactic?
Scarcity
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When a receptionist tells prospective clients "You want to buy a home? I'll connect you with Peter, who has 20 years of experience selling homes" What influence tactic is being used?
Authority
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seeking small voluntary, active and public commitments from prospective clients- for example asking prospective health care patients to write their own appointment reminder cards is what influence tactic?
consistency
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What are the 3 factors that contribute to liking
similarity paying compliment cooperation towards mutual goals
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When a hotel uses a card that says "75% of people who stayed in this room re-used their towels" they are practicing what influence tactic?
consensus
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Leadership is defined as
The ability to influence a group towards the achievement of a vision or a set of goals.
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Trait theory in leadership provides a basis for _______________ leaders
selecting the right
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behavioral theory of leadership implies that we can ___________________ leaders
train people to become
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Behavioral Theory: two dimensions of leadership behavior
initiating structure consideration
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a leader who assigns tasks sets definite standards of performance and emphasizes deadlines is engaging in what kind of leadership behavior
Initiating Structure.
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Initiating structure is the extent to which a leader
defines and structures their role and those of their followers to facilitate goal attainment
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a leader who helps employees with personal problems behaves in a friendly and approachable manner, treats all employees as equal, and expresses appreciation and supper is engaging in what kind of leadership behavior
consideration
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consideration is the extent to which a leader
has job relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect for subordinates' ideas, and regard for their feelings.
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The Fielder Contingency Model is a theory that
a groups effectiveness depends on a proper match between a leader's style of interacting with subordinates and the degree to which the situation gives control and influence to the leader
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according to the The Fielder Contingency Model, task-oriented leadership is favorable when there is
very favorable or very unfavorable leadership conditions
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situational leadership theory suggests that a leader should use selling/ coaching when
followers have demonstrated some competence but are not quite committed or motivated to do a task (they have low motivation because they realize how far they have to go) Specific instruction is still required, but so is feedback, emotional support, and encouragement to convince the employees that the task is worthwhile
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situational leadership theory suggests that a leader should use telling / directing when
followers are not quite competent but are committed to the task. The leader gives clear directions on what to do and how to do it
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situational leadership theory suggests that a leader should use participating / supporting when
are competent but show variable commitment to the task. (they worry about additional responsibility). depending on the employee's competency the leader should step back and not be as direct but still give support and encouragement.
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situational leadership theory suggests that a leader should use delegate when
followers are competent and committed. delegate the task and then leave them alone.
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Shared leadership theory suggest that
leadership can become an emergent state in which leadership roles are distributed across followers and all are capable of influencing one another.
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leader participation model suggests that leaders should
determine the extent to which leadership problems involve participating and shared responsibility with followers
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Key characteristics of charismatic leaders (Charisma theory)
Vision and articulation Personal Risk Sensitivity to followers' needs Unconventional behavior
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Charismatic leadership theory
followers make attributions of heroic or extraordinary leadership abilities when they observe certain behaviors (value-driven, emotional, symbolic)
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the full-range leadership model Laissez-Faire leadership
the most ineffective leadership style. Abdicates responsibility and avoids making decisions.
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the full-range leadership model Transactional leaders
guide their followers towards goals by clarifying tasks and roles, reward and punish as needed and actively or passively intervene when the situation calls for it
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management where leaders "put out fire" monitor for errors, and interact only when something is wrong is a form of _______________
transactional management by exception (passive transactional leadership)
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___________________ gives pre-determined rewards for employee effectors, which can be effective but will not encourage employees to go above and beyond.
contingent reward leadership, a transactional leadership style
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Transactional leadership: Management by exception (active) is when a leader
looks for deviations from rules or standards, and corrects them by punishing as needed.
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Transformational leaders are leaders who
Inspire, act as role models, and intellectually stimulate, develop, or mentor their followers. Often these leaders have a profound and extraordinary impact on their followers.
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the full-range leadership model had three kinds of leaders
Laissez-Faire leadership Transactional leaders Inspirational leaders
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the 4 i's result in better everything and are a result of transformational leadership.
Individualized consideration Intellectual stimulation Inspirational motivation Idealized influence
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Charismatic leadership focusses on ___________________ while transformational leadership focuses on ______________
the way leaders communicate what the leaders are communicating
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Transformational leadership is more important for ________________, _______________ and _________________ whereas transactional leadership is more important for _________, ________ and ______________________
group performance, OCB, satisfaction with the leader leader effectiveness, job satisfaction and job performance
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transformation leadership is effective because of these reasons
affective/attitude motivation job identification social exchange justice enhancement
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social exchange mechanism is the most important factor of transformational leadership because
behaviors that improve the leader/ follower relationship improve all other aspects of follower behaviors and attitudes.
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What are the contingency theories of leadership
Fiedler Theory Situational Leadership Theory Leader Participation Shared Leadership Followership
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What are the 2 leader focused contingency theories
Fiedler Theory Situational Leadership Theory
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What are the 3 follower focused contingency theories
Leader Participation Shared Leadership Followership
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Fiedler contingency model
effective groups depend on a proper match between a leader's style of interacting and the degree the situation gives control and influence to the leader
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The three factors of the Fiedler contingency model
Task Structure Position Power Leader-Member Relations
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Fiedler contingency model Task Structure
The degree to which tasks are controlled or uncontrolled
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Fiedler contingency model Position Power
The degree of power a leader has over variables such as hiring, firing, compensation
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Fiedler contingency model Leader-Member Relations
The degree of confidence, trust and respect followers have of the leader
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According to the Fiedler contingency model, leaders who are task oriented will do well in
very favorable or very unfavorable leadership conditions according to the three factors.
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Leader-member exchange theory
leaders and followers have unique relationships that cause the formation of in-groups and out-groups. Those with in-group status have higher performance, lower turnover, greater job satisfaction
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Trust is
mutual positive expectations between people. Both depend on one another and are genuinely concerned about each other well being.
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Servant leadership is when a leader
goes beyond their own self interests to help their followers grow and develop
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Neutralizers such as _________________________ make it impossible for a leader behavior to have any impact on follower outcomes.
indifference to rewards.
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substitutes / neutralizers
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Substitutes are
attributes- such as experience or training- that can replace the need for a leader's support or ability to create structure
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The Least Preferred Coworker (LPC) Scale requires a person to
rate the one individual they would least want to work with
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A high LPC score indicates that the individual is a____________________, while a low LPC score suggests a _______________________.
relationship-oriented leader task-oriented leader.
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The Vroom and Yetton Model
Guides leaders in determining the extent to which subordinates should participate in decision- making
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The problem with trait theory is that
Traits do a better job predicting the emergence of leaders than they do at distinguishing between effective and ineffective leaders.
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the three aspects of the Vroom and Yetton Model
1. Balancing authority with empowerment 2. Maximize perceptions of justice 3. Maximize acceptance of change
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An autocratic decision-making style is part of the ______________________ and is when the
Vroom and Yetton the leader makes the decision without input from subordinates.
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A consultative decision making style is part of the ______________________ and is when the
Vroom and Yetton subordinates have some input but the leader makes the decision.
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A group decision-making style is part of the ______________________ and is when the
Vroom and Yetton the group makes the decision and the leader is just another group member.
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The delegated decision-making style is part of the ______________________ and is when the
Vroom and Yetton the leader gives exclusive responsibility to subordinates.
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Path–goal theory assumes that
leaders are flexible and that they can change their style, as situations require.
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Path Goal theory proposes two contingency variables
such as environment and follower characteristics, that moderate the leader behavior-outcome relationship
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Organizational justice: 4 types
Distributive Justice Procedural Justice Informational Justice interpersonal Justice
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equity theory
a theory of motivation that suggests that employee motivation at work is driven largely by their sense of fairness
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Procedural justice
The perceived fairness of the process used to determine the distribution of rewards
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Informational justice
The degree to which employees are provided truthful explanations of decisions.
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Interpersonal justice
The degree to which the person is treated with respect and dignity
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Distributive justice
Perceived fairness of the amount and allocation of rewards
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Expectancy Theory suggests that the
The strength of the tendency to act is dependent on the strength of the expectation that the act will be rewarded and the value of the reward
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Three aspects of the Expectancy Theory
Expectancy - effort/performance relationship Instrumentality - performance/reward relationship Valence -rewards/personal goals relationship
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Expectancy Theory: Expectancy
If I put forth the effort, will it meet the performance requirements?
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Expectancy Theory: Instrumentality
Will meeting performance standard result in rewards that I am promised
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Expectancy Theory: Valence
Do I value this reward?
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Self-efficacy is one’s
beliefs that one has the resources available to accomplish tasks
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Sources of self-efficacy (use these to increase it!)
Past performance Vicarious modeling (coworkers success) Verbal persuasion (you that you can do it) Arousal (e.g., Racing heart)
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Social Cognitive Theory (Self Efficacy) describes
the influence of individual experiences, the actions of others, and environmental factors on individual health behaviors.
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4 aspects of management by objective
goal specificity participation in decision-making explicit time period performance feedback
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McClelland's Theory of needs uses what thee aspects to explain motivation
achievement power affiliation
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Need for Achievement
the need to achieve a set of standards
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Need for Power
the need to make others behave a certain way
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Need for affiliation
the need to establish c=friendly relationships
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Self-determination theory suggests that all humans have three basic psychological needs
autonomy, competence, and relatedness
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Job Engagement Theory
The investment of physical, cognitive and emotional energy into job performance
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Psychological states leading to intrinsic motivation
-Experienced meaningfulness of the work ( Employees feel their jobs are important) -Purpose and Relatedness (Experienced responsibility for work outcomes) -Knowledge of results
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What are 3 Typical Ways to Redesign Jobs to increase motivating potential score
Job Enlargement Job Enrichment Job rotation
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Job enlargement (horizontal job loading)
Increasing the number of tasks an employee performs but keeping all of the tasks at the same level of difficulty and responsibility. Sometimes allows an employee to become responsible for work from start to finish Sometimes just doing a larger variety of repetitive tasks
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Job Enrichment (vertical job loading)
Provide opportunities for employee growth by giving employees more responsibility and control
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Motivating potential score In order for a job to be high on motivating potential it must be:
High on at least one factor task significance, task identity, skill variety and high on autonomy and feedback
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Participative Management
a process through which subordinates share a significant amount of decision-making power with their managers.
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relational job design
designing jobs so that employees see the impact they make on the lives of others through their work (increases intrinsic motivation)
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Variable Pay Program (extrinsic motivation)
extrinsically motivating a person by paying them based on performance
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what are 3 types or variable pay programs
Merit Based Pay Profit Sharing Plan employee stock ownership plans
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what are two plans to increase employee motivation
Employee Recognition Program Benefits
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communication is the
transfer and understanding of meaning
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Encoding:
Transforming an idea into symbols or language so that it can be transmitted
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Decoding:
Transforming sender’s messages back into the ideas
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communication channel
The pathways over which messages are transmitted (e.g., telephone lines, mail, email)
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Feedback:
Knowledge about the impact of messages on receivers
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Noise:
Factors capable of distorting the clarity of messages at any point during the communication process. -Multi-tasking, distractions, daydreaming
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What can create difficulties in communication across cultures:
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ENGAGING IN EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Before the interaction
Know yourself. Foster a climate of mutual respect & fairness
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ENGAGING IN EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION During the interaction
Consider the other person’s viewpoint. Learn from misunderstandings.
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ENGAGING IN EFFECTIVE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION after the interaction
Proactively maintain the identity and culture of the group. Learn from all intercultural interactions.
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In-person meetings are important when you need to
* set structure, assumptions, or expectations for the entire team on a certain issue. * evaluate as a group obstacles or hurdles that may come up in an upcoming task. * discuss an issue that will involve others’ emotions or convey feelings that could be misinterpreted. * discuss conflict, performance goals and milestones, or behavioral issues. * collaborate in a way that will require a back-and-forth exchange of information. * gauge the receptivity to an idea, persuade others about the utility of the idea, and work toward making the idea better. .
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PHONE CALLS ARE APPROPRIATE WHEN . . .
* You need something done or answered in the next thirty minutes (during working hours unless it is absolutely critical). * Your question or idea requires a lot of verbal explanation. * Your message needs to be carefully conveyed, but certain obstacles present you from managing impressions effectively in person (e.g., under emotional labor).
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TEXTS OR INSTANT MESSAGES ARE APPROPRIATE WHEN . . .
* You need to share a thought on a task that has already been started. * You have a quick, noncritical question multiple people are capable of answering. * You have brief, additional information (e.g., “by the ways” or “for your information”) you need to notify your team about. * You are sharing information (e.g., a document or link) that multiple people need to collaborate or work on in real-time. * You are asking whether another person is available for an in-person or phone meeting
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E-MAILS ARE APPROPRIATE WHEN
You need to relay a message to multiple people on your team. * You need to confirm expectations or get on the same page after a meeting. * You are sharing formal documentation. *You are giving your official approval or endorsement on a plan or decision. *You are outlining procedures, strategies, or steps others need to follow.
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What are the barriers to effective communication
-poor listening -lack of feedback -rumors and the grapevine -workforce diversity -filtering and information distortion -differences in linguistic styles
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strategies to overcome barriers to effective communication
-For important messages, use multiple channels (e.g., written and oral messages) active listening- repeat what you heard Face to face may be more appropriate for ambiguous messages (allows for more feedback) People remember what is repeated Eliminate distractions
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Downward communication is a type of communication where
information flows from superiors to subordinates.
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Upward communication is the process by which company employees
communicate and share their thoughts and feedback with higher level management
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Automatic v Controlled Processing
Controlled processing is something that takes conscious effort. People have to actually try to control their thinking and attention with certain types of tasks. Automatic processing often occurs unconsciously. People often process information without even paying attention.
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Persuasive communications
Persuasive communications contain a variety of attributes intended to enhance persuasion, which could include an attractive source, a message containing convincing arguments, or efforts to make the topic seem personally relevant to the audience.
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