Details Title: B&D 8 Description: HOD 1200 Perspec. Organizational Fit-- Vanderbilt University Total Flash Cards: 7 Created: 09/23/2008 19:18:59		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Business Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Model 1 Assumptions Definition -assume problems are caused by the other person -develop a private, unilateral diagnosis and solution -since others caused the problem, get them to change -if they refuse or defend, that means they caused the problem -If they resist, combine intensifying the pressure and protecting them or rejecting them -if your efforts are unsuccessful its their fault, not your responsibility Term Model 2 Assumptions Definition -focus on common goals, mutual influences -communicate openly, tests beliefs publicly -combine advocacy with inquiry Term Combing Advocacy and Inquiry Definition low inquiry+ low advocacy= passive high inquiry+ low advocacy= accomodating low inquiry+ high advocacy= assertive high inquiry+ high advocacy= integrative Term Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model Definition Uncooperative+unassertive= avoiding uncooperative+assertive= competing cooperative+unassertive= accomodating cooperative+assertive= collaborating middle of both= compromising Term Abilene Paradox Concepts Definition A situation where a group makes a decision which the majority, or possibly everyone, knows to be wrong Cycle: -fear of ostracism -negative fantasies -lack of openness -mistakes made -blame placing the way out is constructive problem solving Term How to Avoid Abilene Trips Definition -provide education and awareness about the concept -stress that openness and objectivity is everyone's responsibility -avoid blame placing but reward construcive critical analysis -occasionally utilize the devils advocate technique -look for warning signals of a phony census -utilize sub groups whenever many people are involved -revisit hasty decisions when neccessary -always properly check for consensus -routinely audit the organizational climate Term Balancing Leadership Behavior Definition Relationship-Behavior consideration vs task-behavior structure low task+low relationship= Bureaucratic low task+high relationship= country club high task+low relationship= autocratic high task+high relationship= team