1) What specifically have you observed and learnt from the experience focussing on one management competence? The act of influencing is a major management competence, and can be defined as one’s ability to affect another’s behaviour, beliefs, and attitudes. (Buchanan and Huczynski, 2013) Throughout our group assignment, we showed several different styles and approaches, both directly and indirectly. The styles also changed as we developed through the project. Figure.1 A matrix of influencing styles and approaches (Guirdham.M, 2002) At the beginning of the assignment, one of our initial tasks was to choose a “How-to Topic”. Our main influencing style in the group was high affiliative with dependency (Figure 1. bottom left), as we …show more content…
This is a clear example of Festinger’s dissonance theory (Festinger, 1857), whereby he did not complain because he wanted to reach an agreement. Therefore, a benefit of this was his desire to discourage future contrariety (Guirdham, M. 2002) by not creating any further conflict in our group. Further, his refusal to influence the group may be elucidatory of Hovland and Sherif’s involvement theory (Sherif and Hovland, 1964), because he felt he couldn’t persuade everyone else to change their minds. Throughout the “How to topic”, two people managed to influence the group the most by using the high affiliative and dominative styles of direct influence. First, our project manager influenced us heavily by using a propositional style. Firstly, he asked everyone, “We need to sort out what topic we are doing, guys” (Appendix B). This helped the group start the discussion, and therefore lead to a positive result of voting and choosing conflict between staff members. However, he may only have had high influence on the group due to his legitimate power as project manager. Another team member influenced the group by proposing, “I like the look of resolving conflict between staff” (Appendix B), as she had previous experience in this topic, which meant she had expertise power. Therefore, the group felt they could trust and follow her. (pull style) A following task was to choose our roles. Each team member
Learning Outcome / Section 1: Understand the specific responsibilities of middle managers in enabling an organisation to achieve its goals
My highest score in the “Chapter 1.2 Conceptualizing Leadership Questionnaire” (Northouse, p. 15) was in process emphasis. This talks about how leadership isn’t an innate quality, such as ability or trait, but rather the interaction between a leader and his/her follower(s) (Northouse, p. 7). The better one is at being able to influence his/her followers, the better he/she would be as a leader. If one can’t influence anyone, he/she would not be a leader who would be able to accomplish all tasks to their fullest potential. I agree with this because I feel influencing is
In terms of the utility of influencing tactics, I used the rationality, emotional appeal, and impression management during the activity, as well as exchange. I acted as Chris Johnson, an
3. What were some of the best lessons you learned from your experience as a frontline manager?
Which Strengths Finder talents would you focus personal development activities on if you would pursue a management position or improve in your management current position?
1. Read `Spotlight on Management` on pages 133-149 and the practice lesson `The Real World` on page 152. Please discuss the following questions in detail. Your response to each question should consist of: a minimum word count of 250 words and at least three (3) scholarly sources (1 resource can be the textbook):
1. Read `Spotlight on Management` on pages 133-149 and the practice lesson `The Real World` on page 152. Please discuss the following questions in detail. Your response to each question should consist of: a minimum word count of 250 words and at least three (3) scholarly sources (1 resource can be the textbook):
1. Read `Spotlight on Management` on pages 133-149 and the practice lesson `The Real World` on page 152. Please discuss the following questions in detail. Your response to each question should consist of: a minimum word count of 250 words and at least three (3) scholarly sources (1 resource can be the textbook):
Understand the specific responsibilities of middle managers in enabling and organisation to achieve its goals
Describe the values and experience of this unit and how the knowledge gained may help in your managerial techniques in the future. (Around 300 words)
While working in group, team members inevitably acquire roles bringing our own styles and preferences to the group’s requirement (cite).
This group project was very interesting. It was cool to examine the group teamwork that was involved and to see the process that was involved. I’ve worked with many different groups, but have never really looked at the way we operate and communicate. From what I observed I was able to see what was effective during our project, and the specific roles each person took control of.
As a college student, I was unware of the steps I’ve taken that could hinder or improve the growths of my management skills. The new insights gained from these assignments conducted have enlightened my understanding of myself by overseeing my management skills ability through I’ve made that place me in varieties of scenarios. The assignments have not only enlightened me, but it has provided me the advantage of being well-informed of my strengths and weaknesses. Although many of the assessments have concluded the result that I’ve expected to obtain, there were three specific exercises that have shockingly raised my level of conscious about myself that I wasn’t aware of before or that I highly disagree with.
Within each organization there should be effective leaders who should be able to maintain an organization’s vision and mission. These leaders are part of the management that can effectively lead a growing organization to succeed. There are various tools such as character traits, influence, persuasion, and change which can help an effective leader manage. A manger/leader should be prepared to persuade and influence others by using their character traits. Theories of leadership, management, and influence and change will be a major topic in this paper. This paper will discuss each of the elements of leadership and management, and how influence, persuasion, and change can affect the outcome.