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TEST 2
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Business
Undergraduate 4
03/25/2009

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Term
Maslows Heirarchy of Needs
Definition
Physiological then Safety then Social then esteem then Self Actualization
Term
Esteem(Maslows Heirarchy of Needs)
Definition
The need to be recognized. Respect.
Term
Physiological (Maslows Heirarchy of Needs)
Definition
Sufficient living conditions. Breathing, food, water.
Term
Social(Maslows Heirarchy of Needs)
Definition
Friendship, intimacy. gangs.
Term
Safety(Maslows Heirarchy of Needs)
Definition
Health, personal security, financial security.
Term
Self-Actualization(Maslows Heirarchy of Needs)
Definition
the full realization of one's potential
Term
Motivational Theory X
Definition
A set ofassumptions ofhow to manage
individuals who re motivated y lower order needs
Term
Motivational Theory Y
Definition
A set of assumptions of how to manage
individuals who are motivatedby higher order needs
Term
Motivation Hygeine Theory Job Disastisfaction
Definition
• Company policy and
administration
• Supervision
• Interpersonal relations
• Working conditions
• Salary
• Status
• Security
Term
Motivation Hygeine Theory Job Satisfaction
Definition
Achievement
• Achievement recognition
• Work itself
• Responsibility
• Advancement
• Growth
• Salary?
Term
Equity Theory
Definition
Employees weigh what
they put into a job
(input) against what
they get from it
(outcome) and then
compare this ratio with
that of a comparison
other.
Term
Equity
Definition
my Outcomes/inputs= your outcomes/inputs
Term
Negative Inequity
Definition
my outcomes/inputs < your outcomes/inputs
Term
Positive Inequity
Definition
my outcomes/inputs > your outcomes/inputs
Term
Strategies for Resolution of Inequity
Definition
• Alter the person’s outcomes
• Alter the person’s inputs
• Alter the comparison other’s outputs
• Alter the comparison other’s inputs
• Change who is used as a comparison other
• Rationalize the inequity
• Leave the organizational situation
Term
Equity Sensitive
Definition
I prefer an equity
ratio equal to that of
my comparison other
Term
Benevolent
Definition
I am comfortable
with an equity ratio
less than that of my
comparison other
Term
Entitled
Definition
I am comfortable
with an equity ratio
greater than that of
my comparison other
Term
Expectancy (Expectancy Theory)
Definition
The higher the effort will lead to higher performance
Term
Intrumentality (Expectancy Theory)
Definition
The higher I perform the greater the reward
Term
Valence (Expectancy Theory)
Definition
How valuable is the reward to employee
Term
3 Causes of Motivational Problems
Definition
• Belief that effort will not result in
performance
• Belief that performance will not
result in rewards
• The value a person places on, or
the preference a person has for,
certain rewards
Term
Positive Consequences
Definition
If our behavior has positive
consequences we are more
likely to repeat it
Term
Negative Consequences
Definition
If our behavior has negative
consequences we are less
likely to repeat it
Term
Reinforcement
Definition
–strengthen desirable
behavior by either giving positive
consequences (positive reinf.) or
withholding negative
Term
Punishment
Definition
weaken undesirable
behavior by either giving negative
consequences or withholding positive
consequences
Term
Extinction
Definition
the weakening of a behavior
when there are no consequences to it
Term
360 Degree Feedback
Definition
Self
Evaluation
Customer
Manager
Evaluation
Evaluation
Peer Reports
Evaluation
Term
Task-Specific Self-Efficacy
Definition
an individual’s beliefs and
expectancies about his or her
ability to perform a specific
task effectively
Term
Positive Feedback
Definition
Start off with positive, focus on behavior
Term
Intuitors
Definition
Theoretical, look for meaning in
material, holistic understanding, look
for possibilities and interrelationships(Big picture oriented)
Term
sensors
Definition
Prefer specific, empirical data,
practical applications, master details,
look for the realistic and doable(detail oriented)
Term
Thinkers
Definition
Prefer data and information analysis,
fair minded, evenhanded, seek logical
and just conclusions, objective
Term
Feelers
Definition
Prefer interpersonal involvement,
tenderhearted, harmonious, seek
subjective, merciful results
Term
Goal-Setting Functions
Definition
Increase work motivation and
task performance
Reduce role stress associated
with conflicting or confusing situations
Improve accuracy and validity
of performance evaluation
Term
Management by Objectives (MBO)
Definition
a
goal-setting program based on
interaction and negotiation between
employees and managers
– Articulates what to do
– Determines how to do it
Term
Consensus
Definition
the extent to which peers in the same situation behave the save way (are there complaints from about other employees)
Term
Distinctiveness
Definition
the degree to which the person behaves the same way in other situations (is it only on this task or has it occured on past jobs)
Term
Consistency
Definition
to frequency of a particular behavior over time (have complains been coming in steadily)
Term
Perceptual screens
Definition
Windows through which we interact with others that
influence message quality, accuracy, clarity
Include age, gender, values, beliefs, culture,
experiences, needs
Term
Reflective listening
Definition
Listening carefully to the speaker and
repeating back the message to correct
misunderstandings
Term
One-Way
Communication
Definition
Communicator sends a
message to someone &
no questions or feedback
Term
Two-Way
Communication
Definition
Communicator & receiver
interact
Term
Five Keys to Effective
Supervisory Communication
Definition
• Expressive speaking
• Empathetic listening
• Persuasive leadership
• Sensitivity to feelings
• Informative management
Term
Barriers to Communication
Definition
•Physical separation
• Status differences
•Gender differences
• Cultural diversity
• Language
Term
Subordinate Defensiveness
Definition
–passive, submissive,
withdrawing behavior
Term
Dominant Defensiveness –
Definition
active, aggressive, attacking
behavior
Term
Proxemics –
Definition
an individual’s use
of space
Term
Kinesics –
Definition
study of body
movements
Term
Facial and Eye Behavior –
Definition
movements add cues for the
receiver
Term
Paralanguage
Definition
variations in
speech, such as pitch, loudness,
tempo, tone, duration
Term
Territorial Space
Definition
– bands of space
extending outward from the body; territorial
space differs from culture to culture
Term
GROUP –
Definition
two or more people with common
interests, objectives, & continuing interaction
Term
WORK TEAM –
Definition
a group of people with
complementary skills who are committed to
a common mission, performance goals, and
approach for which they hold themselves
mutually accountable
Term
Norms of Behavior
Definition
standards that a group uses to evaluate
the behavior of its members
Term
Status
Definition
: rank within a group. Can be hierarchical,
egalitarian, or shared team leadership.
Term
Group Cohesion:
Definition
how strongly members identify with a
group. Cohesive groups have…
– Lower tension and anxiety
– Less variation in productivity
– Higher satisfaction, commitment, and communication
Term
Social Loafing
Definition
The greater the number of people
working on a group task, the
smaller the contribution of
each member
Term
Formal Groups –
Definition
official or assigned
groups gathered to
perform various tasks
Term
Informal Groups –
Definition
groups that evolve in
the work setting to
satisfy needs not met
by formal groups
Term
Tuckman’s Five-Stage Model
of Group Development
Definition
Forming Storming Norming Performing Adjourning
Term
Forming
Definition
little agreement
Unclear
purpose
Guidance
and
direction
Term
Storming
Definition
conflict increased
clarity of
purpose
Power
struggles
Coaching
Term
Norming
Definition
agreement and
consensus
Clear roles
and
responsibilities
Facilitation
Term
performing
Definition
Clear vision and purpose
Focus on
goal
achievement
Delegation
Term
Adjourning
Definition
Task completion
Good
feeling about
achievements
Recognition
Term
Self-Managed Teams:
Definition
make decisions that
were once reserved for managers
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