MID TERM EXAM

Course Name:

__________Organizational Teamwork______________________

School Name:

______ITU University__________________________

Any words, works, or statement are solely my own, and I shall not cheat, take another words, plagiarize or commit any violations of this course, this Professor’s rules, or the University’s Polices, otherwise seek the consequences of a failure and possible suspension or expulsion.

02/12/2015
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Date

Garima Garima
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Student Name (Print)

__________________________Garima Garima________________________________
Student Name (Signature)

25 Possible Points

Answer each question in entirety of you will lose points.

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CHAPTERS 1 through 4
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1) PLEASE SELECT 1 (ONE) END OF CHAPTER QUESTION FROM CHAPTER 1. RESPOND TO THE QUESTION IN DEPTH OR YOU CAN SUMMARIZE THE CHAPTER. Choose a question that you did not choose throughout the term for the discussion Board questions. Apply them to your real life experiences, society or how you may act in that case. Please go in depth with responses.

Assess what steps you would need to take to achieve a better work/life balance.

Achieving a better work-life balance will help me in reducing stress and increase the productivity and will attain it in following ways:

1) Prioritize: Identifying the most important item from a to-do list will help me to keep myself in focus on what is really most important ones and thereby decreasing the unnecessary stress on unimportant/untimely task. This comes in handy especially when my supervisor gives me multiple projects. At that time I need to prioritize the most important task from least important ones. 2) Proactive: Someone has rightly said “Be proactive not reactive”. At my workplace, there are times when I get really reactive and then loose focus on most important things leading to fail to operate at peak capacity then. If I had schedule my all day plan then I can attack tasks proactively rather then waiting external inputs to land on my desk hence increasing my stress and leaving me overwhelmed. It has actually prevented me from bringing a lot of work home. 3) Vacation: Taking vacation and totally disconnecting from work has actually helped me to get recharge and re-energized. It has helped me to strike a balance between work and my personal life. 4) Exercise: Research shows that regular exercise helps keep you clear-headed, which in turn improves control of work-life balance, reduces stress and increases self-efficacy. I have inculcated brisk walk in my life either in early morning or at lunchtime, which helps me in clearing my mind and is invigorating at the same time.

References:

Reece, B. (2014). Improving Personal and Organizational Communications. InEffective Human Relations: Interpersonal and Organizational Applications(12th ed.). Mason: South-Western, Cengage Learning.

Retrieved from http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2015/02/13/5-tips-for-achieving-work-life-balance.

2) PLEASE SELECT 1 (ONE) END OF CHAPTER QUESTION FROM CHAPTER 2. RESPOND TO THE QUESTION IN DEPTH OR YOU CAN SUMMARIZE THE CHAPTER. Choose a question that you did not choose throughout the term for the discussion Board questions. Apply them to your real life experiences, society or how you may act in that case. Please go in depth with responses.

Is your life filled with too many distractions? If so, analyze what can be done to eliminate the stress and tension (distractions) and make room in your life for more meaningful communication. If not, record what have been the keys to your success.

Yes, I do have some distractions in my life and I try to keep myself away from those distractions in following ways:

1) Reducing screen time: Screens are a major force for distractions and mental dispersions in modern times. I have reduced the TV time. Even if I have to watch any show I watch it online, so that there won’t be any commercials. Hence, less distractions and can indulge myself in more meaningful stuff. Also, I have reduced the amount of time on my smart phone by reducing total number of apps. In totality, it helps me to be more calmer and less dispersed time. 2) Giving away unnecessary material possession: Unused/unnecessary material items take more space and cluttering your life. I inculcate this by taking the time out to clean my room by throwing away the material clutter and this in turn I’ll find more room to breath and will have very few things that will distract. 3) Simplify your actions and thoughts: Modern life is filled with distractions. These distractions over complicate the life. Because of the increased workload and pressure we try to handle so many things at once that is where we start losing our control and focus. I keep it simple by keeping focus on one area at a time and give 100% to it. Also, I try to quiet my mind by practicing meditation. Sitting meditation is the most concentrated form of mindfulness and therefore will have the greatest effect towards what we’re trying to achieve: a quieter mind. 4) Reduce social distractions: Everyone is on social media these days. At a point, I got so addicted to check Facebook, twitter, Instagram accounts 20 times in a day. I started working on keeping my social time online to a minimum.

References:

Reece, B. (2014). Improving Personal and Organizational Communications. InEffective Human Relations: Interpersonal and Organizational Applications(12th ed.). Mason: South-Western, Cengage Learning.

Retrieved from http://buddhaimonia.com/important-ways-to-simplify-your-life/.

3) PLEASE SELECT 1 (ONE) END OF CHAPTER QUESTION FROM CHAPTER 3. RESPOND TO THE QUESTION IN DEPTH OR YOU CAN SUMMARIZE THE CHAPTER. Choose a question that you did not choose throughout the term for the discussion Board questions. Apply them to your real life experiences, society or how you may act in that case. Please go in depth with responses.

Communication-style bias is a state of mind that most of us experience from time to time. How can mirroring help us avoid this form of bias?

Almost everyone has face communication-bias from time to time. Someone has right said that “Never to judge book by its cover”. The bias is likely to happen when you meet someone who displays style different from your own. For an example, there is a quiet, introvert person who may feel comfortable in front of someone who is very outspoken and extrovert. On the other hand, if you come across someone who has same communication style as yours then communication-bias is very less likely to happen.

We can cope with the communication bias in following ways:

1) Self-awareness: We must develop awareness of our own unique style. Accurate self-knowledge is essential for developing strong interpersonal relationships. Knowledge of your communication style gives us a fresh perspective and sets the stage for improved relations with others. 2) Mirroring: Mirroring is when one person intentionally matches the body language of the individual they are meeting with. The second step in coping with communication style bias is learning to assess the communication style of those people with whom you have contact. Once we identify another person’s communication style then we can develop more effective relationships with yourself and others. We become more sensitive and tolerant to others style.

References:

Reece, B. (2014). Improving Personal and Organizational Communications. InEffective Human Relations: Interpersonal and Organizational Applications(12th ed.). Mason: South-Western, Cengage Learning.

Retrieved from http://resource.mccneb.edu/hmr/files/hmrl/MetroNHMRLText/p100-193.pdf

PLEASE SELECT 1 (ONE) END OF CHAPTER QUESTION FROM CHAPTER 4. RESPOND TO THE QUESTION IN DEPTH OR YOU CAN SUMMARIZE THE CHAPTER. Choose a question that you did not choose throughout the term for the discussion Board questions. Apply them to your real life experiences, society or how you may act in that case. Please go in depth with responses.

Throughout life we often allow other people’s assessment of us to determine our own self-assessment. What steps can we take to avoid being overly influenced by the views of others?

Someone has rightly said, “Listen to everyone, but do what your heart says”. I will take following steps to avoid being overly influenced by the views of others:

1) Making a conscious effort to form your own opinion: Make yourself an independent spirit. Do not let others thinking, impact yours. Rather than adopt the herd mentality, educate yourself about your choices so that you can make a well-informed decision. Developing your own mentality rather than getting overly influenced by view of others. 2) Take time to make decisions: Take time to make decisions by asking questions and thinking about your options – even if it means you risk looking “stupid” or holding up the line. Just because everyone else seems to be making a quick decision doesn’t mean they know best. 3) May not be right for you: Thought everyone else is pursuing a particular route it may not be right for you. Avoid falling victim to “herd mentality”. Think and decide twice before you pursue the path. 4) Think about consequences of your decision: Before agreeing to a course of action, even at a very preliminary level, think about the consequences of your decision.

References:

Reece, B. (2014). Improving Personal and Organizational Communications. InEffective Human Relations: Interpersonal and Organizational Applications(12th ed.). Mason: South-Western, Cengage Learning.