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What is the goal of active listening in conflict resolution?
What is the primary purpose of a SWOT analysis in strategic planning?
Which of the following is a key element of effective communication?
What is the main objective of goal setting in strategic planning?
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What is the primary purpose of Porter's Five Forces in strategic planning?
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What is the main benefit of using nonverbal communication in conflict resolution?
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What is the last step in the Rational Decision Making Model?
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Which motivation theory proposes that people have different needs, including physiological, safety, and esteem?
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What is the name of the decision-making style where all team members agree on the decision?
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Which conflict resolution strategy involves finding a middle ground?
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What is the goal of the empowerment motivation technique?
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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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Test your knowledge of business management concepts, including decision making, motivation techniques, conflict resolution, strategic planning, and communication skills.
