Менеджеры и менеджмент (Executives and Management). Коломейцева Е.М - 80 стр.

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T a s k 1. MINI-POLL. Go round the class and interview as many people as you can. Ask them why they
work/study.
To earn a living; for the fun of it; for work's sake; to make a major impact; to achieve results; for self-fulfillment;
to make it big; to become famous; to leave a legacy; to support a family; out of keen interest; to gain power and author-
ity.
Sum up the information you have received
T a s k 2. The questionnaire: are you a workaholic?
1. You work:
a) for work's sake;
b) to make a major impact.
2. After work you need to relax. You know this:
a) but never get down to it because you thrive on pressure;
b) and you do it regularly.
3. In the decision-making process, you are in favor of:
a) delegating authority;
b) centralized authority.
4. When choosing subordinates/co-workers you make it a point to:
a) surround yourself with competent people;
b) outsmart the people at work.
5. In your work strategy, you:
a) foster a nose-to-the-grindstone strategy;
b) are overwhelmed by work and events;
c) set goals and stick to them.
6. Your communication with people at work is:
a) nothing to be proud of;
b) businesslike and efficient.
7. About work, you often:
a) give/get useful feedback;
b) mistrust what anyone has to say.
8. Your work habits make you:
a) labor at your desk from dawn to dusk;
b) do overtime only when it's reasonable.
9. When you are working on a project, you focus on the:
a) quality of the work;
b) volume.
10. Your family life is in shambles due to your long working hours.
а) Yes; b) No.
11. There's a pain in your chest/back.
a) Yes; b) No.
12. You have difficulty sleeping at night even though you are exhausted.
a) Yes; b) No.
Sum up the results of the questionnaire.
T a s k 3. Discuss the following questionnaire: WE ARE ONLY HUMAN.
IMAGINE AN OFFICE SITUATION WHERE YOU WORK TOGETHER WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF
PEOPLE.
DISCUSS THE QUESTIONNAIRE WHILE DOING IT
1. There are a variety of emotions among people who work together. But emotions are highly contagious; to cre-
ate a positive atmosphere at work, do you think people should:
a) be encouraged to express their feelings clearly;
b) be discouraged to act on feelings because they may often spread ill will;
c) make a conscious effort to spread the effects of positive feelings to create an effective and humane working
atmosphere.
2. Are you aware of the emotional effect you have on others? Do you make them: