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What is the goal of active listening in conflict resolution?
What is the goal of active listening in conflict resolution?
- To focus on the speaker, maintaining eye contact, and asking clarifying questions (correct)
- To interrupt the speaker and express one's own opinions
- To persuade the other party to accept one's viewpoint
- To avoid eye contact and change the subject
What is the primary purpose of a SWOT analysis in strategic planning?
What is the primary purpose of a SWOT analysis in strategic planning?
- To evaluate the progress of a project
- To identify the mission and vision statement of an organization
- To allocate resources and assign tasks
- To identify an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (correct)
Which of the following is a key element of effective communication?
Which of the following is a key element of effective communication?
- Using complex and technical language
- Providing incomplete or inaccurate information
- Being empathetic and respectful towards the audience (correct)
- Avoiding nonverbal cues and facial expressions
What is the main objective of goal setting in strategic planning?
What is the main objective of goal setting in strategic planning?
What is the primary purpose of Porter's Five Forces in strategic planning?
What is the primary purpose of Porter's Five Forces in strategic planning?
What is the main benefit of using nonverbal communication in conflict resolution?
What is the main benefit of using nonverbal communication in conflict resolution?
What is the last step in the Rational Decision Making Model?
What is the last step in the Rational Decision Making Model?
Which motivation theory proposes that people have different needs, including physiological, safety, and esteem?
Which motivation theory proposes that people have different needs, including physiological, safety, and esteem?
What is the name of the decision-making style where all team members agree on the decision?
What is the name of the decision-making style where all team members agree on the decision?
Which conflict resolution strategy involves finding a middle ground?
Which conflict resolution strategy involves finding a middle ground?
What is the goal of the empowerment motivation technique?
What is the goal of the empowerment motivation technique?
What is the main objective of team building motivation technique?
What is the main objective of team building motivation technique?
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Study Notes
Decision Making
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Rational Decision Making Model:
- Define the problem
- Gather information
- Identify alternatives
- Evaluate alternatives
- Select an alternative
- Implement and review
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Decision Making Styles:
- Autocratic: one person makes the decision
- Democratic: involves team members in the decision-making process
- Consensus: all team members agree on the decision
- Participative: leader involves team members but makes the final decision
Motivation Techniques
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Motivation Theories:
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, self-actualization
- Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory: hygiene factors, motivation factors
- McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory: need for achievement, need for affiliation, need for power
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Motivation Techniques:
- Goal Setting: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound (SMART) goals
- Positive Reinforcement: recognition, rewards, feedback
- Empowerment: giving employees autonomy and authority
- Team Building: building trust, collaboration, and communication among team members
Conflict Resolution
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Conflict Resolution Strategies:
- Avoiding: ignoring the conflict
- Accommodating: giving in to the other party
- Compromising: finding a middle ground
- Collaborating: working together to find a solution
- Competing: forcing one's viewpoint on the other party
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Conflict Resolution Techniques:
- Active Listening: focusing on the speaker, maintaining eye contact, asking clarifying questions
- Open Communication: expressing concerns, needs, and feelings
- Problem-Solving: identifying the problem, generating solutions, evaluating options
Strategic Planning
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Strategic Planning Process:
- Environmental Scanning: analyzing internal and external factors
- Mission and Vision Statement: defining the organization's purpose and goals
- SWOT Analysis: identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Goal Setting: establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals
- Implementation and Review: allocating resources, assigning tasks, and evaluating progress
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Strategic Planning Tools:
- Porter's Five Forces: analyzing industry structure and competition
- Balanced Scorecard: evaluating performance from four perspectives (financial, customer, internal processes, learning and growth)
Communication Skills
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Effective Communication:
- Clarity: using simple and concise language
- Conciseness: getting straight to the point
- Completeness: providing all necessary information
- Correctness: ensuring accuracy and grammar
- Consideration: being empathetic and respectful
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Communication Channels:
- Verbal Communication: face-to-face, phone, video conferencing
- Nonverbal Communication: body language, tone of voice, facial expressions
- Written Communication: emails, reports, memos
- Visual Communication: graphs, charts, diagrams
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