Q: Just a minor question regarding the previous "Exam 2" from Spring 2011--Question 12 reads:
12. Among the time management and other self-management techniques recommended in class readings is ___________ .
A. Don't ever waste time producing a log of where you've spent your time; it's better just to look ahead.
B. Avoid using multiple email accounts.
C. A and B, but not C and D were recommended in the readings.
D. Always answer each email message as soon as it arrives.
E. Schedule free time
Is the answer to "C" supposed to be switched with the answer to "E"? The answer sheet shows question 12's answer as "E", which only makes sense if "C" and "E" are to be swapped.
A: You are right. Sorry I forgot to correct the copy I uploaded. …mf
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Can you explain the meaning of "Machiavellian/Machiavellianism", and give an example of that? I don't understand the concept of "Machiavellian/Machiavellianism".
A high-mach is one who is ruthless and dishonest in dealing with others. Low-machs are less subject to displaying this kind of behavior.
Q: I can't seem to find in my notes or in the reading the definition of self-fulfilling prophecy. Could you please explain to me what this term means?
A: For our purposes this occurs in instances where a supervisor (or rater, teacher or anyone else with some influence or authority) has a prediction about a person, acts on that prediction, and in so doing causes that prediction to come true.
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Q: I just have a question about session 15: Team Building and High Performance Team. I first wrote all of the Powerpoint slides down for all of the sessions that were on the ERES. I'm just confused with the information you have on the slides compared the information in the readings. For example, for how to create a high profiling team, on your Powerpoint slides it says "promote understanding, ensure adequate knowledge, and facilitate effective interaction". This matches up one of the sections of the readings perfectly, except for it has a different description under it than what you have.
A: I don’t see where it says “high profiling” team and how the descriptions are different. It seems, though, as if you have a good grasp of the main points on the slide. If you paste in exactly what you’re referring to, perhaps I can give you a better answer.
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Q: Another example is for the characteristics of high-performing team on your slides are different than what one of the readings say. Which information should I be keeping on my study guide to study?
A: If the slides actually contradict the readings, please let me know. Otherwise, there is often much more information in the readings than on the slides.
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Q: Also, where can I find the information about high-performance work place teams that you found information of problem solving teams-employee involvement teams and quality circle?
A: Problem-solving teams are just what they sound like. We never discussed them much further. The other terms will be covered in some detail next weeks, so they won’t be on this exam.
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Q: Spring 2011 Question 34 reads:
34. As noted in class, _________ is often facilitated by outside consultants.
A. None of the above. D. Perception.
B. Running a firm's customer service program. E. A company's continuous improvement program.
C. A team-building exercise based on an outdoor experience.
The answer key stated that "C" was the answer. I selected "A" for "none of the above" because according to the text, the definition of "formal retreat approach" is "team building that takes place at an off site 'retreat', often with outside consultants", while the "outdoor experience approach" is defined as "placing team members in a variety challenging, physical activities that takes team work to the extreme." Does an "outdoor experience" also include outside consultants?...
A: C is correct; it was discussed that way in class.
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Q: Also, the set up of the answers to Spring 2011 question 35 is confusing...
35. As noted in class and/or the readings, effective team leaders of high-performing teams ____________ .
A. Both A and B are characteristics of an effective leader.
B. Find ways to create early success.
C. Avoid creating a sense of urgency.
D. Manage to avoid all slumps or "bumps in the road."
E. Consider "multiskilling" to be duplicated effort and therefore a waste of resources.
A: Another case of my uploading an “unfixed” exam version. The answer is B. Sorry…mf
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