REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM 2014 – ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOR 1|Page COMMUNICATION 1. Which of the following is not a key part of the communication process? a. encoding b. agreeing c. channel d. feedback 2. Encoding can be defined as which of the following? a. anything that blocks, distorts, or changes in any way the message the sender intended to communicate b. a check on the success of the communication c. converting a thought, idea, or fact into a message composed of symbols, pictures, or words
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Thinking Critically Simulation Review Names Mgt/350 Due Date Professor Problem Formulation and Identification When making decisions toward a problem, a manager is responsible for coming up with a solution or solutions to solve the problem. There may be the same situation that may occur in but not every individual will choose the same solution to solve the problem. Based on the Thinking Critically Simulation an individual is to assume a role of a manager and
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1. Which of the following is not a key part of the communication process? a. encoding b. agreeing c. channel d. feedback 2. Encoding can be defined as which of the following? a. anything that blocks, distorts, or changes in any way the message the sender intended to communicate b. a check on the success of the communication c. converting a thought, idea, or fact into a message composed of symbols, pictures, or words d. the encoded information 3. Translating the message back into something
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Decisions Based on Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) Dr. David G. Ullman 1 , January 2009 Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) is a term that has been adopted by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure that multiple alternatives have been analyzed prior to making costly investment decisions. AoA is an effort to move from the justification for a single alternative to the exploration of multiple alternatives so agencies have a basis for funding the best possible
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First-line Managers – Individuals who manage the work of non-managerial employees. • Middle Managers – Individuals who manage the work of first-line managers. • Top Managers – Individuals who are responsible for making organization-wide decisions and establishing plans and goals that affect the entire organization. 5 6 What Is Management? Classifying Managers • Managerial Concerns –Efficiency • “Doing things right” –Getting the most output for the least inputs –Effectiveness
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Business Strategy (Based on the Analysis of Ibrahim Fibres Limited, Faisalabad) PREPARED FOR: Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Rana PREPARED BY: Ata-ul-Hassan 083805-067 Samran Javed 083805-025 Muzamil Iqbal 083805-053 Muhammad Tayyab Vahedy 083805-085 Muhammad Hadi 083805-109 Muhammad Salman Tariq 083805-108 Raheel Shehzad 083805-071 May 14, 2012 1. Situation (SWOT) Analysis. It is an important
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Business Brief Portal Corporation has two plants located in Utah, one in Ogden and the other in Sandy. The company produces laser printers. (Datar & Schoenebeck, 2014, p. 111) Currently, the company is operating under normal capacity at a rate of 240 days annually. In 2012, Portal Corporation is forecasting to produce 120,000 units of laser printers which will exceed the company’s normal production usage capacity to 300 days per year. This will require the company to pay overtime for their
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University of Phoenix Material Employee Portfolio Complete one matrix for each employee. Employee name: Coworker #1 |Self Assessment |Results Summary |Strengths |Weaknesses | |How Satisfied Am I |Co-worker 1 scored 33 |Because this coworker scored high |The individual should be open to | |with My Job? | |on the job satisfactions and |receiving feedback
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Decision Making Techniques: Good decision making is an essential skill for career success generally, and effective leadership particularly. If you can learn to make timely and well-considered decisions, then you can often lead your team to spectacular and well-deserved success. However, if you make poor decisions, your team risks failure and your time as a leader will, most likely, be brutally short. Introduction to Decision Making Techniques All of us have to make decisions every day. Some
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Understanding the Manager’s Job CHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW 1. What are the four basic functions that make up the management process? How are they related to one another? The four basic functions of the management process are planning and decision making, organizing, leading and controlling. Managers utilize all of these processes to achieve the goals of their organization. 2. What are the four basic activities that make up the management process? How are they related to one another
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