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MGMT 405
Chapter 14
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Management
Undergraduate 3
12/12/2012

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communication
Definition
the process of sending and receiving symbols with meanings attached
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Effective communication
Definition
the intended meaning of the source and the perceived meaning of the receiver are identical
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efficient communication
Definition
occurs at minimum cost
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noise
Definition
anything that interferes with communication effectiveness
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communication channel
Definition
the medium through which a message is sent
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nonverbal communication
Definition
takes place through gestures and body language
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mixed message
Definition
results when words communicate one message while actions, body language communicate something else
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Filtering
Definition
the intentional distortion of information to make it appear most favorable to the recipient
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perception
Definition
the process through which people receive, organize, and interpret information from the environment
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stereotype
Definition
when attributes commonly associated with a group are assigned to an individual
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halo effect
Definition
occurs when one attribute is used to develop an overall impression of a person or situation
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selective perception
Definition
the tendency to define problems from one's own point of view
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projection
Definition
the assignment of personal attributes to other individuals
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active listening
Definition
helps the source of a message say what he or she really means
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Five rules of active listening
Definition
1. listen for message content

2. Listen for feelings

3. Respond to feelings

4. Note all cues

5. Paraphrase and resate
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feedback
Definition
the process of telling someone else how you feel about something that person did or said
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management by wandering around (MBWA)
Definition
workers at all levels talk with bosses about a variety of work related matters
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360-degree feedback
Definition
upward appraisals from subordinates as well as additional feedback from peers, internal and external customers, and higher managers
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proxemics
Definition
the use of interpersonal space
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conflict
Definition
a disagreement over issues of substance and/or an emotional antagonism
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substantive conflicts
Definition
disagreements over such things as goals
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emotional conflicts
Definition
result from feelings of anger, distrust, dislike, fear and resentment
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functional conflict
Definition
stimulates people toward greater work efforts. cooperation and creativity
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conflict resolution
Definition
the removal of the substantial and/or emotional reasons for a conflict
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cooperativeness
Definition
the desire to satisfy another party's needs and concerns
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assertiveness
Definition
the desire to satisfy one's own needs and concerns
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avoidance
Definition
pretends conflict does not exist
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accommodation
Definition
plays down differences to reduce conflict
(smoothing)
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competition
Definition
uses force or superior skill to "win" a conflict (authoritative command)
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compromise
Definition
occurs when each party gives up something of value to the other
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collaboration
Definition
involves working out differences and solving problems so everyone wins (problem solving)
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win-lose conflict
Definition
each party strives to gain at the other's expense
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win-win conflict
Definition
issues are resolved to the mutual benefit of all parties
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lose-lose conflict
Definition
neither party achieves their goal
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negotiation
Definition
the process of making joint decisions when the parties involved have different preferences
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distributive negotiation
Definition
focuses on win-lose claims made by each party
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principled negotiation
Definition
uses a win-win orientation to reach solutions acceptable to each party
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substance goals
Definition
goals concerned with outcomes
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relationship goals
Definition
goals that are concerned with processes
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mediation
Definition
involves neutral third party who tries to improve communication between negotiating parties
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arbitration
Definition
neutral third party who acts as a judge and issues a decision
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