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Last Updated:
November 23, 2001 3:16 PM
EXPLORING THE INTERNET
Our Exploring
the Internet feature gives you an opportunity to link to some companies
that are mentioned in the text and to reinforce and apply what you have
learned through the Internet exercises provided.
E-EXERCISES
This exciting section will challenge you with self-tests and exercises
that are an extension of what you are reading and studying in the text.
This is a section that you will find FUN as well as educational. These
self-tests will give you new insights into who you are and how you act!
The tests are links to a site called queendom.com.
We have provided links to specific tests on the queendom site that relate
to material studied in Management, Canadian edition by Griffin/Singh.
Chapter 1 —
Managing and the Manager's Job
Time
Management
To be an effective manager you must be a good time manager. This test
will help you assess your time management skills.
Chapter 3 —
The Environment and Culture of Organizations
Culture-Fair
IQ Test
On pages 88-90 you are introduced to the concept of organizational culture.
This test, the Culture- Fair IQ test is designed to test IQ while minimizing
cultural or educational biases.
Chapter 15 — Basic
Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations
Locus
of Control — Full Test
Locus
of Control — Abridged Version
Locus of Control is introduced on pages 418 and 419. Locus of Control
is defined as the degree to which an individual believes that behaviour
has a direct impact on the consequences of that behaviour. So, where
is your locus of control?
Burnout
Inventory
An important element of behaviour in organizations is stress. This topic
is covered in Chapter 15 on pages 425-430. Read this section in your
book and take this Burnout Inventory test to analyze your stress level.
Chapter 17 — Leadership
and Influence Processes
Power
Profile
The concept of Power is introduced on pages 469-472. Take this test
will evaluate the extent to which you seek power and status.
Leadership
Test
This test is designed to analyze your leadership qualities and potential.
Take this test after you have studied the leadership material on pages
466-494.
Chapter 18 — Managing
Interpersonal Relations and Communication
Communication
Skills Test
Pages 500 - 517 in the text help you examine the important role of communication
in the management process. This test will help you evaluate your general
level of communication skills.
Chapter 19 — Managing
Group and Team Processes
Conflict
Management Test
Conflict is a symptom that is often found in many organizations. An
effective manager will need to manage conflict. Take this test to see
how you currently deal with conflict in your life. This will help you
identify areas that need attention for you to be an effective manage
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