MGT502 Short Notes by Study With BRD

Expressive and self enhancing, but takes unfair advantage of others

Assertive style

Expressive and self enhancing, but does not take advantage of others

Attention

Being consciously aware of something or someone

Attitude

Learned predisposition toward a given object

Attribution

The Process through which individuals attempt to determine the causes of others behavior

Behavior function

Behavior is a function of both the Person and the Environment. B = f (P/E)

Behavioral component

How one intends to act or behave toward someone or something

Causal attributions

Suspected or inferred causes of behavior

Change and acquisition

Requires employees to master tasks and roles and to adjust to work group values and norms

Coalition

Temporary groupings of people who actively pursue a single issue Ability to effectively use communication behaviors in a given context Psychological discomfort experienced when attitudes and behavior are inconsistent

Cohesiveness

A sense of "wane" helps group stick together

Collectivist culture

Personal goals less important than community goals and interests

Communication

Interpersonal exchange of information and understanding