...Written Assignment: Self Review Communication Improvement Plans, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 This week, you will evaluate your Self Review Communication Improvement Plans, Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the textbook. Answer the following questions about your Self Reviews. Self Review Part 1: Do the Self Review for the end of Part 1, Foundations of Communication on page 110. Compare this to the first Self Review on Part 1 that you did in Week 1. Read over the communication improvement plan for Part 1 that you wrote during Week 1. Have you changed any of these communication behaviors during this course? Were you able to implement this Part 1 Plan? Why or why not? part 1 Self Review Foundations of Communication Establishing a Communication Foundation from Chapters 2 through 5 What kind of a communicator are you? This review looks at several specifics that are basic to effective communicators. On the line provided for each statement, indicate the response that best captures your behavior: 1, almost always; 2, often; 3, sometimes; 4, rarely; 5, never. _3__ | When I speak, I tend to present a positive image of myself. (Chapter 2) | _3__ | In my behavior toward others, I look for more information to confirm or negate my first impressions. (Chapter 2) | _3__ | Before I act on perceptions drawn from people’s nonverbal cues, I seek verbal verification of their accuracy. (Chapter 2) | _1__ | I use specific language when I speak, avoiding generalizations that could be misinterpreted. (Chapter...
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...Part 1 Self Review Foundations of Communication Establishing a Communication Foundation from Chapters 2 through 5 What kind of a communicator are you? This review looks at several specifics that are basic to effective communicators. On the line provided for each statement, indicate the response that best captures your behavior: 1, almost always; 2, often; 3, sometimes; 4, rarely; 5, never. __3__ When I speak, I tend to present a positive image of myself. (Chapter 2) __3__ In my behavior toward others, I look for more information to confirm or negate my first impressions. (Chapter 2) _3__ Before I act on perceptions drawn from people’s nonverbal cues, I seek verbal verification of their accuracy. (Chapter 2) __3__ I use specific language when I speak, avoiding generalizations that could be misinterpreted. (Chapter 3) __3__ I speak clearly, using words that people readily understand. (Chapter 3) __2__ When I am speaking with people of different cultures or of the opposite sex, I am careful to monitor my word choices. (Chapter 3) __4__ I tend to look at people when I talk with them. (Chapter 4) __2__ Most of my sentences are free from such expressions as “uh,” “well,” “like,” and “you know.” (Chapter 4) __4__ I consider the effect of my dress on others. (Chapter 4) __3__ I try to make sure that my nonverbal messages match my verbal messages. (Chapter 4) __3__ I listen attentively, regardless of my interest in the person or the ideas. (Chapter 5) ...
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...Milan Montreal New Delhi Santiago Seoul Singapore Sydney Taipei Toronto Contents About the Author Preface v PART ONE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT Evidence-Based Consulting Practices 1 iv Organizational Behavior Case: Conceptual Model: Dream or Reality? 30 Chapter 2 Environmental Context: Globalization, Diversity, and Ethics 31 1 Learning Objectives 31 Globalization 31 Diversity in the Workplace 34 Chapter 1 Introduction to Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach 5 Learning Objectives 5 The Challenges Facing Management 6 Undergoing a Paradigm Shift 8 A New Perspective for Management 10 Evidence-Based Management 12 Historical Background: The Hawthorne Studies Reasons for the Emergence of Diversity 35 Developing the Multicultural Organization 38 Individual Approaches to Managing Diversity 39 Organizational Approaches to Managing Diversity 41 Ethics and Ethical Behavior in Organizations 46 47 The Impact of Ethics on "Bottom-Line " Outcomes 13 The Illumination Studies: A Serendipitous Discovery 13 Subsequent Phases of the Hawthorne Studies 14 Implications of the Hawthorne Studies 15 Research Methodology to Determine Valid Evidence 16 The Overall Scientific Perspective 16 Starting with Theory 17 The Use of Research Designs 18 The Validity of Studies 19 Summary 49 Ending with Meta-Analytic Research Findings 50 Questions for Discussion and Review 52 Internet Exercise: Ethical Issues in the Workplace 52 Organizational Behavior Case: How Far-Reaching Are...
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...Delhi Santiago Seoul Singapore Sydney Taipei Toronto Contents About the Author Preface v PART ONE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT Evidence-Based Consulting Practices 1 iv Organizational Behavior Case: Conceptual Model: Dream or Reality? 30 Chapter 2 Environmental Context: Globalization, Diversity, and Ethics 31 1 Learning Objectives 31 Globalization 31 Diversity in the Workplace 34 Chapter 1 Introduction to Organizational Behavior: An Evidence-Based Approach 5 Learning Objectives 5 The Challenges Facing Management 6 Undergoing a Paradigm Shift 8 A New Perspective for Management 10 Evidence-Based Management 12 Historical Background: The Hawthorne Studies Reasons for the Emergence of Diversity 35 Developing the Multicultural Organization 38 Individual Approaches to Managing Diversity 39 Organizational Approaches to Managing Diversity 41 Ethics and Ethical Behavior in Organizations 46 47 The Impact of Ethics on "Bottom-Line " Outcomes 13 The Illumination Studies: A Serendipitous Discovery 13 Subsequent Phases of the Hawthorne Studies 14 Implications of the Hawthorne Studies 15 Research Methodology to Determine Valid Evidence 16 The Overall Scientific Perspective 16 Starting with Theory 17 The Use of Research Designs 18 The Validity of Studies 19 Summary 49 Ending with Meta-Analytic Research Findings 50 Questions for Discussion and Review 52 Internet Exercise: Ethical Issues in the Workplace 52 Organizational Behavior Case: How...
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...A Charter School is a school established to provide students and parents with more choices in the types of educational opportunities and programs that are available within the public school system. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board approves of community-based charter schools. All Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) Charter School programs are open to student’s applications who reside within the school district. Starting a charter school is truly a community effort. However, the rewards we may find by creating a new educational option for children are well worth the effort. The first question we want to answer is why do we want to start a charter school? As a charter developer, we need to have a clear answer to this question. Matanuska-Susitna Valley residents desire a school that provides a rich and comprehensive educational program for students with talents and potential in dance, instrumental music, vocal music, theatre, and visual art or media arts. This school will provide students and parents with expanded choices in the types of educational opportunities that are available within the public school system to maximize each student’s special talents. Our graduates will increase the quality of their life, the lives of people who surround them, and the respective communities of the Valley. There are many people interested in helping to start our charter school waiting for recruitment. These founders will include parents, teachers, school principals...
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...DIRECTORATE STRATEGY TO CHANGE CULTURE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS FOUNDATION LEARNING TIER ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT Contents Page College Vision, Mission and Values 3 Existing Cultures 4 Overarching College Priorities 4 Bringing about culture change 5 The 5 step journey 6 Roles & Responsibilities 8 Communication & embedding the values 9 Benchmarking 9 Training & Development needs 9 Significant barriers and overcoming them 10 Priorities 11 College Vision, Mission and Values The Strategic Vision For The Merged College Is: “An inspirational organisation that delivers excellence” Mission Statement: “To provide high-quality education and training that is inclusive, and which matches and supports the needs of our diverse learners and the local and regional economy” Corporate Values: ▪ Place learners at the heart of everything we do ▪ Promote a progressive, inspirational and dynamic approach to teaching and learning which responds to learners ▪ Create an environment and ethos which encourages learning and skills development ▪ Promote and provide opportunities for successful participation in education for people from all backgrounds and abilities ▪ Strive for excellence in all aspects of college business ▪ Encourage staff to embrace challenging professional standards and raise...
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...com/locate/emj Cooperative internationalization of SMEs: Self-commitment as a success factor for International Entrepreneurship Matthias Fink a, Rainer Harms b, Sascha Kraus a c,* Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, Department of Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Augasse 2-6, A-1090 Vienna, Austria b University of Twente – NIKOS, Dutch Institute for Knowledge Intensive Entrepreneurship, Postbus 217, NL-7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands c ¨ University of Liechtenstein, Furst-Franz-Josef-Strasse, LI-9490 Vaduz, Liechtenstein & Utrecht University, Janskerkhof 12, NL-3512 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands KEYWORDS Internationalization; SME; Trust; Cooperation; Entrepreneurship; Austria; Czech Republic; Slovenia Summary Self-commitment is the willingness of individuals to commit to cooperation with a partner without the safety net of controls or sanction mechanisms. This article shows the unique performance contribution of self-commitment in the context of cooperative internationalization of SMEs in several ways: First, we use a multiparadigmatic approach to cooperation theory to argue why self-commitment as a coordination mechanism is particularly relevant in the context of cooperative internationalization. Second, we develop a new operationalization of self-commitment which takes the context of international cooperations into account. Third, we show empirically that self-commitment is particularly important in international cooperations...
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...Syllabus College of Information Systems & Technology NTC/362 Version 1 Fundamentals of Networking Copyright © 2013 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a foundation in the basic telecommunications and networking technologies fundamental to the industry and to the broad field of telecommunications. Analog, digital, and radio frequency technologies are covered. Also covered in this course is an introduction to the OSI protocol model, network-switching systems, basics of wireless communications, and network security. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: · University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. · Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Goleniewski, L. (2007). Telecommunications essentials. (2nd ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson. Panko, R. R., & Panko, J. L. (2011). Business data networks and telecommunication (8th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall All electronic materials...
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...|Step4:setting personal objectives | Personal objectives-prior to interview with tutor |immediate( within the next three months) | | | |Mainly deal with the end of the current curriculum in various subjects of the examination. Began a comprehensive| |review and summary sections. Online or in bookstores on the collection of knowledge are merely to report, and | |students discuss the focus of examination and further analysis difficult. Some packages such as the application | |of skills. | |Short-year (this year) | |The most important task is to test to IELTS 6 points, mainly through participation in Global IELTS training, to | |enhance speaking practice to further improve the speaking ability, as well as listening ability, in writing to | |accumulate more words, to increase their own words the amount of multi-back some good words good words, the most | |important is that with practice also focuses on reading practice and master skills to do the skills problem. | |Medium-year(next year) ...
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...BEHAVIOR 9th edition by Stephen P. Robbins San Diego State University Prentice Hall International, Inc. "... the number-one-selling organizational behavior (OB) textbook in the United States and worldwide. More than 700.000 students around the globe have studied OB from this text" (preface, XXIII). Part One – Introduction Chapter 1 What is Organizational Behavior? Part Two – The Individual Chapter 2 Foundations of Individual Behavior Chapter 3 Values, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction Chapter 4 Personality and Emotions Chapter 5 Perception and Individual Decision Making Chapter 6 Basic Motivation Concepts Chapter 7 Motivation: From Concept to Applications Part Three – The Group Chapter 8 Foundations of Group Behavior Chapter 9 Understanding Work Teams Chapter 10 Communication Chapter 11 Leadership and Trust Chapter 12 Power and Politics Chapter 13 Conflict and Negotiation Part Four – The Organization System Chapter 14 Foundations of Organization Structure Chapter 15 Work Design and Technology Chapter 16 Human Resource Policies and Practices Chapter 17 Organizational Culture Part Five – Organizational Dynamics Chapter 18 Organizational Change and Stress Management CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR "We have come to understand that technical skills are necessary but insufficient for succeeding in management. In today's increasingly competitive and demanding workplace, managers can't succeed on their technical skills alone. They also have to have good people skills...
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...Diversity: The Project Management Products, Programs, and Projects Let’s define each term in more detail… Products Programs Projects Foundation ConceptsModule Name 1 Introduction to Project ManagementCourse Name IIL-IPMIIL-XXX Managing Products, Programs, and Projects Product Management Direction: Product capabilities, features, profitability, customers Data: Product capabilities, requirements, schedule, costs Program Management Direction: Program-level budget, priorities Data: Project resources, estimates, risks, schedule Project Management Standard Project Management Processes Monitoring & Controlling Processes Planning Processes Initiating Processes Closing Processes Executing Processes PMBOK® Guide – Fourth Edition, p. 40 Foundation ConceptsModule Name 2 Introduction to Project ManagementCourse Name IIL-IPMIIL-XXX Sample Project Life Cycle Define Design & Plan Develop Implement Closeout Across the Project Life Cycle Initiating Process Group G Level of Process Interaction Planning Process Group G Executing Process Group G Monitoring and Control Process Group P G Closing Process Group G Start Define Time Design & Plan Develop Adapted from Figure 3-2, Implement PMBOK® Finish Closeout Guide – Fourth Edition, p. 41 Foundation ConceptsModule Name 3 Introduction to Project ManagementCourse Name IIL-IPMIIL-XXX Organizational Framework Organizational Influences ...
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...New Direction for Chattanooga Ice Cream Clint A. Stockton Jack Welch Management Institute Dr. Denis Tocci JWMI 510 11/16/2013 Chattanooga Ice Cream Case The Chattanooga Ice Cream case shows a decline in sales for 5 consecutive years. The Division is headed by Charles Moore. Although Charles Moore was successful in leading teams he seemed to have major issues with this team of vice presidents. According to the Harvard Business Review Chattanooga Ice Cream Case the team was very dysfunctional; they exhibited a lack of trust, high in conflict, disrespectful of each other and exhibited avoidance issues with accountability. Team members seemed to always lay blame to other member. Moore needs to be more assertive in dismissing the ways of the past and the loss of Stay & Shop business needs to be put aside. Moore needs to give clear direction and assign responsibilities to each team member. Moore needs to convey that team cohesiveness is a must and this will go a long way to help ensure no further loss of business. This paper will examine how Moore’s leadership approach contributed to the teams’ dysfunction, discuss what the group of employees themselves could do to better understand the perspectives of each other and their boss as well as make recommendations about Moore should do now to help his team work together and manage conflicts more effectively. Charlie’s Leadership Style In assessing where Charlie Moore goes wrong, it’s important to look at his...
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...The Body Shop Stakeholder Panel Review 31 August 2008 Mission Statement ‘Dedicate our business to the pursuit of social and environmental change. Creatively balance the financial and human needs of our stakeholders: employees, customers, franchisees, suppliers and shareholders. Courageously ensure that our business is ecologically sustainable, meeting the needs of the present without compromising the future. Meaningfully contribute to local, national and international communities in which we trade by adopting a code of conduct that ensures care, honesty, fairness and respect. Passionately campaign for the protection of the environment, human and civil rights, and against animal testing within the cosmetics industry. Tirelessly work to narrow the gap between principle and practice, whilst making fun, passion and care, part of our daily lives.’ The Mission Statement of The Body Shop requires us to run our business in a way that balances economic, social and environmental needs. As well as assessing ourselves against our Mission Statement we also ask for comment from those outside the business with whom we share common objectives. In June 2008,The Body Shop International held a stakeholder panel review meeting The aim of the panel was to invite NGO’s to comment on current social and environmental performance within the business and help shape the future of The Body Shop sustainable development agenda. The 2008 stakeholder panel consisted of representatives from the British Union...
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...systems in different parts of the world. Exactly the regulation of government in advertising is really needed to protect the interest of society from unbridled business behavior (Frith, KT and Mueller, B, 2003, p. 85). It is the foundation of ethics and a rule of advertisement. Advertising regulation refers to the laws and regulations that define the specific products that can be advertised on the country/region specific. Rules can include various aspects such as place settings advertising, advertising time, and the content of the ad. There are five main political/economic systems operate in the world that has its own policies structure for dealing with the media, such as the libertarian/capitalist (i.e., the United States), Socialist/capitalist (e.g., Japan, Australia, Singapore, and Britain), Authoritarian/capitalist (e.g., Brazil, Thailand, and Malaysia), Sectarian/authoritarian/capitalist (e.g., Saudi Arabia and Iran), Communist/planned economies (e.g., Vietnam or China). It also will be discussed to study the different of advertising and regulatory systems in several representation of the world. B. Discussion 1. The Definition of advertising and regulatory systems Before differentiating of advertising and regulatory systems in several parts in the world, it is important to understand what that system is. As is known in the introduction that regulation of advertising is aimed to protect the consumer goods / services advertised. This is the foundation of ethics and rules...
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...An Investigation into an international curriculum model. How does this influence the Early Years Foundation Stage in England? Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support to fulfil their potential. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right, and it provides the foundation for children to make the most of their talents as they grow up. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) (DfES, 2007), is the framework that provides that assurance. The aim of the EYFS is to help young children achieve the five Every Child Matters outcomes of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and achieving economic well- being by ‘Setting the Standards, Promoting Equality of Opportunity, Creating the framework for partnership working, Improving quality and consistency and Laying a secure foundation for future learning. The EYFS is divided into six sections of learning, namely Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Communication, Language and Literacy; Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; and Creative Development. The EYFS curriculum is largely influenced by developmental perspectives, acknowledging the diverse cultural influences in the country. It emphasises children's holistic development and attempts to embrace explicitly care, welfare and education...
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