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1
Q

main influences on an employees time management? (6)

A
  • management style
  • nature of work
  • colleagues
  • staff demands
  • individuals personality
  • individuals personal skills
2
Q

barriers to effective time management: internal (3) and external (2)

A

INTERNAL

  • discipline
  • procrastination
  • motivation

EXTERNAL

  • workload
  • available resources
3
Q

what is a competency framework?

what are the common categories within a competency framework? (6)

A

document that attempts to identify all relevant competences needed by anyone taking on a role within the organisation.

  • communication
  • people management
  • team skills
  • customer service skills
  • problem solving skills
  • results orientation
4
Q

define. ..
a) coaching
b) mentoring
c) counselling

counsellors need to be…. (5)

A

a) coaching: help achieving specific objectives
b) mentoring: help and support to facilitate learning
c) counselling: helping someone help themselves.
they need to be…
- empathetic
- sensitive
- discreet
- impartial
- observant

5
Q

what are the stages of composing a personal development plan (3)

A
  • SWOT analysis of current performance
  • set SMART goals (specific, measurable, accurate, relevant and timely)
  • draw up action plan
6
Q

why might vertical conflict occur? (4)

why might horizontal conflict occur? (3)

A

vertical

  • personality clashes
  • lack of communication
  • disagreements about working conditions/pay
  • disagreements regarding work loads

horizontal

  • personality clashes
  • role ambiguity
  • lack of resources
7
Q

how can managers avoid conflict? (4)

what are the strategies managers can use when confronted with conflict? (4)

A
  • good communication
  • enough resources
  • avoid blame culture
  • rules and procedures
  • denial
  • suppression
  • reduction/negotiation
  • resolution