III C Managerial characteristics, problem solving Flashcards

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human skills***

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ability to work as a GROUP MEMBER, interpersonal; important at ALL levels, but imperative at LOWER levels

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technical skills***

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SPECIFIC ACTIVITY; LOWER LEVELS

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conceptual skills***

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ability to see organization as a WHOLE; importance increases at HIGHER ranks

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technical vs. human vs. conceptual skills**

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  • technical: specific activity, lower levels
  • human: working as group member, ALL levels but definitely lower
  • conceptual: seeing organization as a whole, higher levels
  • *key for the Q is to focus on what level of management it is
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managerial role: information***

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find and share information (monitor role, disseminator, spokesman)

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monitor role

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searching for information to be more effective

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disseminator

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transmits info to subordinates

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spokesman

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transmits information to people inside and outside

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5 ways to make decisions/problem solve***

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1) nominal group technique- Delbecq
2) Delphi technique
3) cause and effect (fish) diagram
4) Pareto charts
5) queue

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steps of decision-making/problem solving**

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1) RECOGNIZE & ANALYZE PROBLEM AND ASSESS***
2) determine workable solutions
3) gather data
4) choose solutions
5) take action
6) follow-up

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nominal group technique is by whom?***

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Delbecq

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decision-making/problem solving: nominal group technique- overview/steps***

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modification of brainstorming:

  • AUTHORITATIVE LEADER, CONTROLLED INTERACTIONS
  • HORSESHOE formation, SILENT generation of ideas
  • ROUND ROBIN REPORTING- leader records ideas one at a time
  • RANK items in priority order, then vote
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decision-making/problem solving: Delphi technique***

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  • series of WRITTEN interviews
  • participants DO NOT MEET
    (ex: medical research)
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decision-making/problem solving: cause & effect (fish) diagram***

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  • categorizes related factors to MAKE the INFLUENCE MORE OBSERVABLE
  • “WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF THE EFFECTS (RESULTS) YOU ARE SEEKING?”
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decision-making/problem solving: Pareto charts***

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work on the TALLEST BAR or problem that occurs most frequently

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what is the queue or queuing theory?***

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develops relationships involved in WAITING IN LINE - snake-like queues

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when/where is the queuing theory used?

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analyzing flow of customers in a cafeteria

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in relation to conflict, what is the manager’s role?***

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manage conflict to MINIMIZE HARMFUL aspects and MAXIMIZE BENEFICIAL aspects

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conflict resolution methods: dominance and suppression

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repress conflict rather than settle it, creates a win-lose situation

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examples/types of dominance and suppression conflict-resolution methods

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1) forcing
2) smoothing
3) avoidance
4) majority vote

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forcing (conflict resolution)***

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“I’M THE BOSS”- no argument

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smoothing (conflict resolution)***

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TRIES TO TALK ONE SIDE INTO GIVING IN; more diplomatic, minimizes extent of disagreement

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avoidance (conflict resolution)***

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MANAGER AVOIDS taking position, pretends to be UNAWARE or postpones; NO ONE IS SATISFIED

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resolve conflict by majority vote (conflict resolution)***

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can be EFFECTIVE IF the members think PROCEDURE IS FAIR

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compromise - conflict-resolution

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finding a middle ground, get some objectives achieved and sacrifices others

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compromise (conflict-resolution)- is this a good method?**

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can be a WEAK method, does NOT usually lead to a solution that can BEST HELP ORGANIZATION

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integrative problem-solving

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joint problem-solving situation, parties try to find a solution they can all accept

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what is influence?

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action that will cause a change in behavior or attitude of another

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what is power?

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ability to exert influence

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reward power***

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ability to reward another for carrying out an order; INCENTIVES, PRAISE to reinforce

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coercive power***

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ability to PUNISH for not carrying out requirements

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is coercive power effective in behavior change?***

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INEFFECTIVE in motivating behavior change (***punishment….ineffective)

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position (legitimate) power***

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subordinate acknowledges that the influencer has the right to exert influence due to position/JOB TITLE (ex: title of RDN > dietary host or something like that)

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expert power***

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belief that influencer has some relevant expertise that the subordinate does not, provides credibility; KNOWLEDGE!

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referent power***

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PERSONALITY, CHARISMA; based on desire to identify with or imitate the influencer, how well you are liked

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types of power: reward vs. coercive vs. position vs. expert vs. referent**

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  • reward = give incentives, praise
  • coercive = punishment, ineffective
  • position = job title (position)
  • expert = knowledge/expertise
  • referent = personality, charisma
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managerial attributes that make SUCCESSFUL organizations***

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1) BIAS for ACTION - fix it, do it, solve it
2) CLOSE TO YOUR CUSTOMERS - learn from them
3) RISK TAKER - new ways
4) PRODUCTIVITY through PEOPLE- treat with respect
5) HANDS-ON, VALUE-DRIVEN**

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management should be _____ & _____ **

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hands-on, value-driven, participative; explain value process to employees

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SOP***

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Standards of Practice in Nutrition Care- KNOWLEDGE!; competent level of nutrition care practice (ex: diabetes care, oncology care, education of dietetics practitioners, etc.)

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SOPP***

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Standards of Professional Performance- BEHAVIOR!

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SOP vs SOPP***

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  • SOP = knowledge

- SOPP = behavior

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legislative branch***

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INTRODUCE A LAW, can override executive branch

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executive branch***

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VETO legislation or SIGN it

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judiciary branch***

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DISCARD a law (if in violation)

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in the stages of the legislative process, where can an RD present views?***

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public hearings or earlier planning stages

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once a bill is placed in its final form and approved, it is sent to where?

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Rules Committee for debate

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once sent to the Rules Committee for debate, who does a bill need approval from?**

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BOTH Houses (House of Representatives and Senate) and the President

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differences between the House and Senate are worked out in…?***

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a Joint House-Senate Conference Committee

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what does an appropriations bill do?***

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must be passed to provide FUNDING/$$$$

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what is a federal regulation?

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interprets and operates the law, carries force of a law but is easier to change

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regulations are written by whom?*****

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STAFF MEMBERS of the AGENCIES CHARGED w/ ENFORCING the regulations (agencies examples = FTC, FDA, FCC)

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FTC- acronym & what does it regulate?***

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Federal Trade Commission- TRADE, food ads, labeling

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FDA- acronym & what does it regulate?***

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Food and Drug Administration- SAFETY of food products

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FCC - acronym & what does it regulate?***

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Federal Communications Commission- COMMUNICATIONS, RADIO, TV

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what is the Federal Register, what does it do?**

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notices of PUBLIC HEARINGS, CHANGES IN USDA FOOD PROGRAMS, proposed and final rules, agency decisions

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what is the Congressional Record, what does it do?

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information from the floor, NO HEARINGS- lists bill with sponsors and action, issued daily when Congress is in session

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what is the Congressional Index, what does it do?

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weekly update, identifies bill w/ sponsor and committee

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what is advocacy?***

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PLEAD CAUSE of a group; aggressive form of action

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what is lobbying/

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activities aimed at influencing public officials and legislators