Professional Development: Self-Control and Management
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What is a key element of conflict as defined in the content?

  • Conflicting parties have incompatible goals (correct)
  • Conflicting parties have compatible goals
  • Clear communication between parties
  • Emotional intelligence of the individuals

Which type of conflict occurs between two individuals?

  • Intragroup conflict
  • Individual-group conflict
  • Intergroup conflict
  • Interindividual conflict (correct)

Which of the following is a cause of conflicts mentioned?

  • Poor leadership styles
  • Competition for resources (correct)
  • Overlapping job responsibilities
  • Lack of training programs

In which level of conflict do individuals face incompatibility between goals associated with roles?

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What distinguishes intergroup conflict from other types of conflict?

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What is a common misconception about conflicts in the workplace?

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What type of conflict arises between factions within a single group?

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Which scenario exemplifies individual-group conflict?

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What is chronic stress primarily characterized by?

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of chronic stress?

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What is the main purpose of effective time management?

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Which of the following best describes toxic positivity?

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Which of the following is a recommended individual approach to managing stress?

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What aspect of chronic stress can make daily functioning more challenging?

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What is a benefit of expanding social support networks?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of effective time-management?

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What is a situation characterized by a performance reliance among group members?

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What can result from unclear lines of authority among supervisors?

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Which type of barrier can be physical, cultural, or psychological?

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Which characteristic describes someone who constantly complains about their situation?

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What type of person is described as controlling others through sarcasm and embarrassment?

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Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with difficult people?

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What are conflicts arising from differing belief systems deemed as?

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Which type of person is likely to respond to difficult situations by doing and saying nothing?

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What characterizes a 'Yes Person' in conflict situations?

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What can be a positive outcome of conflict in an organization?

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Which of the following describes the behavior of someone with a 'High Need for Attention'?

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What is a common negative outcome of excessive conflict within a group?

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What strategy does 'Dominating' or forcing reflect in conflict management?

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How can conflict positively influence a group's decision-making process?

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Which type of conflict behavior includes throwing tantrums and yelling?

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Which statement represents a non-toxic approach to emotional support?

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What is one way conflict can negatively affect organizational performance?

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What is a key characteristic of toxic positivity?

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Which option best describes a supportive response according to non-toxic acceptance?

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Which of the following emphasizes the importance of experiencing negative emotions?

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What can be considered an effective organizational strategy for employee well-being?

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What is the primary goal of accommodation in conflict resolution?

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Which conflict resolution technique requires each party to give up something?

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What defines a collaboration strategy in conflict resolution?

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In what context is arbitration typically used?

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Which of the following best describes mediation?

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What is a characteristic of arbitration in conflict resolution?

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What type of outcome does the compromise strategy produce?

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When is collaboration particularly challenging in conflict resolution?

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Flashcards

Conflict in the Workplace

Disagreement of ideas/beliefs, a psychological/behavioral reaction to perceived interference with goals, rights, or relationships.

Conflict Levels (in an organization)

Intra-individual (within one person), Inter-individual (between two people), Intra-group (within a group), Inter-group (between groups).

Interpersonal Conflict

Conflict between individuals, like friends, family, or classmates.

Individual-Group Conflict

Disagreement between a person and a group of people.

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Group-Group Conflict

Conflict between two or more groups in an organization.

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Intra-individual Conflict

A person facing conflicting goals or roles. Example: wanting to teach and publish research.

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Causes of Conflict

Competition for limited resources (money, space, personnel, equipment).

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Conflict Outcomes

Conflicts aren't automatically bad; they can be opportunities for growth and effective resolution.

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Task Interdependence

A situation where the success of one group member is reliant on the performance of other group members.

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Jurisdictional Ambiguity

When the lines of authority are unclear, especially in groups or organizations.

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Communication Barriers

Obstacles to effective communication, including physical, cultural, and psychological factors.

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Belief Conflicts

Disagreements arising from differing belief systems between individuals or groups.

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Incompatible Personalities

Situations where individuals with conflicting personalities must work together.

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High Need for Perfection (Difficult Person)

Characterized by constant complaining and a belief that nothing will ever improve.

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High Need for Control (Difficult Person)

Characterized by a strong desire to dominate and control others through orders, aggression, or humiliation.

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Difficult Person (Know-it-all)

Characterized by controlling conversations, using sarcasm, and dismissing others' ideas.

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High Need for Approval

A characteristic of difficult people characterized by an obsession with being liked. They might agree to anything to please others.

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Yes Person

A difficult person who agrees to do everything to avoid conflict. They prioritize pleasing others over their own needs.

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Maybe Person

A difficult person who avoids conflict by delaying decisions, offering few opinions, and avoiding commitment. They lack decisiveness and assertiveness.

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High Need for Attention

A difficult person who craves attention and behaves in ways that will get noticed. They might exaggerate, lie, or give unwanted advice.

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Grenade

A difficult person who throws tantrums, yells, swears, and rants to get attention. They might have a quick temper and struggle to control their emotions.

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Friendly Sniper

A difficult person who uses sarcasm and humor to poke fun at others. They might be passive-aggressive and hurtful without realizing it.

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Think-They-Know-It-All

A difficult person who exaggerates, lies, and gives unwanted advice to gain attention. They believe they have all the answers and try to control situations.

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Conflict and Motivation

The absence of healthy conflict can lead to complacency and lack of motivation within a team. Conflict can be a catalyst for improving performance by challenging the status quo.

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Chronic Stress

A state where stress levels are overwhelming and difficult to manage independently.

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Signs of Chronic Stress

Physical and mental symptoms like fatigue, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and digestive problems.

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Effective Time Management

Organizing and planning time to effectively allocate it to different tasks.

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Time Management Techniques

Methods like planning, setting goals, deadlines, delegating, and prioritizing.

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Increased Physical Exercise

Engaging in regular physical activities to manage stress.

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Expanding Social Support Networks

Building and maintaining strong connections with friends and family.

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Toxic Positivity

An overly positive attitude that denies or minimizes negative emotions.

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Stress Management Techniques

Individual and organizational approaches to controlling and reducing stress levels.

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Accommodation

A conflict resolution strategy where one party sacrifices their needs to maintain the relationship with the other party. It's a lose-win strategy where the accommodator loses.

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Compromise

A conflict resolution strategy where both parties give up something to reach a solution. It's a lose-lose strategy where neither party gets everything they want.

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Collaboration

A conflict resolution strategy where both parties work together to find a solution that benefits both. It's a win-win strategy.

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Third Party Intervention

A conflict resolution strategy where a neutral third party helps the conflicting parties reach a solution.

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Mediation

A form of third-party intervention where a neutral third party facilitates communication and helps find a mutually agreeable solution for both parties.

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Arbitration

A form of third-party intervention where a neutral third party listens to both sides of a conflict and then makes a binding or non-binding decision.

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Binding Arbitration

A type of arbitration where both parties agree to accept the arbitrator's decision without question.

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Non-binding Arbitration

A type of arbitration where one or both parties can reject the arbitrator's decision.

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Non-Toxic Acceptance

Acknowledging and validating someone's feelings without trying to fix or dismiss them.

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Selection and Hiring Process

The steps taken to find and recruit the best candidates for a job, including application review, interviews, and background checks.

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Training

Providing employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their job effectively.

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Goal Setting

The process of setting clear, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals.

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Study Notes

Professional Development: Self-Control and Management

  • Topics covered include conflict in the workplace, stress management, and time management.
  • This is part of a financial preparation module for Millennials.

Conflict Management

  • Conflict is defined as a disagreement of ideas or beliefs, a psychological and behavioral reaction to a perception that someone is preventing a goal, taking away a right, or violating a relationship.
  • Key element: Conflicting parties have incompatible goals.
  • Types of conflict: interpersonal (e.g., friends, family), individual-group, and group-group.
  • Levels of conflict within an organization include intra-individual, inter-individual, intra-group, and inter-group.

Sources of Conflict

  • Competition for resources (e.g., money, space, personnel).
  • Task interdependence (when group members depend on each other, and groups rely on each other but have conflicting goals).
  • Jurisdictional ambiguity (unclear lines of authority leading to perceived incompetence).
  • Communication barriers (physical, cultural, and psychological).
  • Beliefs (conflicts in belief systems of individuals or groups).
  • Personality (incompatible personalities working together).
  • Difficult people characteristics (Bramson, 1981): high needs for perfection (whiner, no person, nothing person), high need for control (tank, sniper, know-it-all), and high need for approval (yes person, maybe person).
  • High needs for attention (grenade, friendly sniper, think-they-know-it-all).

Outcomes of Conflict

  • Positive outcomes: increased motivation/energy, creativity/innovation, quality decisions, member satisfaction/commitment.
  • Negative outcomes: reduction in group cohesiveness, hampers effective group performance, and group goals become secondary to infighting.

Conflict Management Techniques

  • Dominating (forcing, win-lose strategy).
  • Accommodation (giving in, lose-win strategy).
  • Compromise (each party gives up something, lose-lose strategy).
  • Collaboration (cooperation, win-win situation).

Third Party Intervention

  • Mediation (neutral 3rd party helps both parties reach an agreement).
  • Arbitration (neutral 3rd party makes a binding or non-binding decision).

Stress and Time Management

  • How do we deal with life and work challenges? (Stressors are 20% each for five categories)
  • Is stress always bad? No, stress is an opportunity when it has the potential for gain (7).
  • What is stress? The degree to which you feel overwhelmed, unable to cope with unmanageable pressures. It's an unpleasant psychological process.
  • One potential source: Work (26% of cited responses).
  • Models of stress (factors, mediators, consequences)

Stressors

  • Potential sources of stress include environmental (economic, political uncertainty, technological change), personal (family, economic problems, personality), organizational (task demands, role demands, interpersonal demands).

Stress Management Techniques

  • Approaches include individual (effective time management, increased physical exercise, relaxation training, expanded social support networks) and organizational (selection and hiring process, training, goal setting, redesigning jobs, increasing employee involvement, increasing formal organizational communication, sabbaticals, wellness programs).
  • Effective time management techniques include effective planning, goal setting, deadlines, delegation, prioritization, and spending the right time on the right activity.
  • Increased physical exercise benefits stamina, sleep, healthy body, and relieves stress (including specific exercises).
  • Social support networks are essential. Toxic positivity (excessive optimism) is a form of avoidance; it is okay to have negative emotions.

Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Stress

  • Irritability, fatigue, headaches, concentration/inability to focus, disorganized thoughts, difficulty sleeping, digestive problems, feeling helpless, low self-esteem, nervousness, frequent infections.

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This quiz covers essential topics such as conflict management, stress management, and time management, aimed at enhancing self-control in the workplace. It focuses on the financial preparation module tailored for Millennials and explores various types of conflicts and their sources. Test your understanding of management strategies in professional settings.

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