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chapters 1-8

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organizational behavior   show
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show in OB this includes examining the individual, the group and the organization  
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show the process of writing out thoughts and emotions on a regular basis  
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show one who processes information most effectively by looking at words and diagrams  
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show one who processes information most effectively by listening or talking  
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kinesthetic learner   show
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show tentative guesses or hunches for an expected observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested  
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show entities that can take on different values  
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surveys   show
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field studies   show
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experimental design   show
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control group   show
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treatment group   show
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lab study   show
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show in depth descriptions of a single industry or company  
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show the likelihood that findings in a given study will be found in another setting or study  
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show the process of summarizing research findings from studies on related topics  
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reliability   show
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validity   show
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correlation   show
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show the act of making something happen  
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show the term that refers to a single observation  
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data   show
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show a person who is fully involved in and enthusiastic about their work is engaged  
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show evaluating organizations against 3 performance criteria including economic, social, and environmental viability  
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sustainable business practices   show
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show an organization asking an outside organization to perform functions that could have been performed by itself  
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show refers to some or all of a business process being moved from one country to another country  
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diversity   show
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show the tendency to be more attracted to individuals who are similar to us  
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surface level diversity   show
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show diversity in values, beliefs and attitudes  
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faultline   show
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stereotypes   show
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show the situation that some qualified employees are prevented from advancing to higher level positions due to factors such as discrimination. glass ceiling is often encountered by women and minorities  
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what to do when asked illegal interview questions   show
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affirmative action   show
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culture   show
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expatriate   show
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individualistic cultures   show
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collectivistic cultures   show
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show the degree to which society views an unequal distribution of power as acceptable  
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show the degree to which people feel threatened by ambiguous, risky, or unstructured situation  
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show cultures that value achievement, competitiveness, and acquisition of money and other material objects  
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feminine cultures   show
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prepare yourself for a global career   show
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cultural intelligence   show
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show the belief that one's own culture is superior to other cultures one comes across  
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person-organization fit   show
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person-job fit   show
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show stable life goals people have reflecting what is most important to them  
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show end states people desire in life such as leading a prosperous life and a world a peace  
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instrumental values   show
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big 5 personality traits   show
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show the degree to which a person is curious, original, intellectual, creative, and open to new ideas  
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conscientiousness   show
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extraversion   show
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show the degree to which a person is nice, tolerant, sensitive, trusting, kind, and warm  
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neuroticism   show
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show -extrovert/introvert 2-sensing/intuition 3-thinking/feeling 4-judgement/perception  
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positive affective people   show
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show people who experience negative moods with greater frequency, focus on the glass half empty and experience more anxiety and nervousness  
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tips on how to work with negative people   show
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self monitoring   show
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show a person's inclination to fix what is perceived to be wrong, change the status quo, and use initiative to solve problems  
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show the degree to which a person has overall positive feelings about oneself  
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self efficacy   show
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ways to build your self confidence   show
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internal locus of control   show
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show the belief that things happen because of other people, luck, or a powerful being  
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faking   show
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perception   show
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self enhancement bias   show
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show the tendency to under estimate our performance and capabilities, and to see events in a way that puts ourselves in a negative light  
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show how we as human beings over estimate how similar we are to other people  
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show generalizations based on a perceived group characteristic  
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self fulfilling prophecy   show
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show when we pay selective attention to parts of the environment while ignoring other parts  
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show 1-your first opportunity starts the moment you send your resume 2-be prepared 3-research the company 4-dress appropriately 5-be on time 6-be polite  
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show initial thoughts and perceptions we form about people which tend to be stable and resilient to contrary information  
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attribution   show
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internal attribution   show
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show explaining someone's behavior by referring to the situation. she complains because the homework is hard.  
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consensus   show
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consistency   show
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show the degree to which the actor behaves the same way across different situations  
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show people who report wrong doing  
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self serving bias   show
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attitude   show
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job satisfaction   show
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organizational commitment   show
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how can you be happier at work   show
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psychological contract   show
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psychological contract breech   show
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show surveys that are given to employees periodically to track their work attitudes  
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show a meeting with the departing employee  
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show refers to the performance level on factors included in the job description  
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show refers to our reasoning abilities, verbal and numerical skills, analytical skills, and overall intelligence level  
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organizational citizenship behaviors   show
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show unscheduled absences from work  
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dealing with late co-workers   show
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show an employee's leaving an organization  
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show 1-dont quit on an impulse 2-dont quit too often 3-tell boss first and be nice 4-do not badmouth your employer 5-guard your professional reputation 6-finish work and dont leave team in a bad spot 7-dont steal  
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performance equation   show
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show the desire to achieve a goal or a certain performance level leading to a goal directed behavior  
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show having the skills and knowledge required to perform a job  
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show external factors that affect performance  
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show the need for air food and water  
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs   show
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safety need   show
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social needs   show
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esteem Needs   show
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self-actualization need   show
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show A need corresponding to Maslow’s physiological and safety needs.  
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show A need corresponding to Maslow’s social needs.  
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show A need referring to Maslow’s esteem and self-actualization.  
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show Company policies, supervision, working conditions, salary, safety, and security on the job.  
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motivators   show
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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)   show
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need for achievement   show
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need for affiliation   show
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need for power   show
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show A person we compare ourselves to in equity theory.  
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show A personality trait that explains different reactions to inequity.  
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benevolents   show
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show Individuals who expect to receive a lot without giving much in return.  
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distributive justice   show
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show The degree to which fair decision-making procedures are used to arrive at a decision.  
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interactional justice   show
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expectancy   show
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instrumentality   show
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valence   show
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show Making sure that behavior is met with positive consequences.  
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show Removal of unpleasant outcomes once desired behavior is demonstrated.  
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extinction   show
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show Presenting negative consequences following unwanted behaviors.  
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continuous schedule   show
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fixed-ratio schedules   show
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variable ratio   show
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OB Mod   show
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job specialization   show
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show Moving employees from job to job at regular intervals.  
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show Expanding the tasks performed by employees to add more variety.  
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job enrichment   show
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job characteristics model   show
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skill variety   show
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task identity   show
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show Whether a person’s job substantially affects other people’s work, health, or well-being.  
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show The degree to which people have the freedom to decide how to perform their tasks.  
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show The degree to which people learn how effective they are being at work.  
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growth need strength   show
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show The removal of conditions that make a person powerless.  
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show The aspects of the work environment that give employees discretion and autonomy, and enable them to do their jobs effectively.  
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SMART goal   show
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show The degree to which a person is dedicated to reaching the goal.  
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show Set companywide goals, determining team and department level goals, collaboratively setting individual-level goals that are aligned with corporate strategy, develop an action plan, and reviewing performance and revising goals.  
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performance appraisal   show
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360-degree feedback   show
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adequate notice   show
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show Ensuring that there is two-way communication during the appraisal process and the employee’s side of the story is heard.  
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show Documenting performance problems and using factual evidence.  
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show Payment to employees made on the basis of their individual output.  
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bonuses   show
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merit pay   show
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sales commissions   show
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show A companywide program in which employees are rewarded for performance gains compared to past performance.  
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profit sharing   show
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stock option   show
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show The body’s reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental, or emotional adjustment or response.  
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show The area of the limbic system that controls fear type responses.  
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General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)   show
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show When an outside stressor jolts the individual, insisting that something must be done.  
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resistance phase   show
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exhaustion phase   show
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stressors   show
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role ambiguity   show
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role conflict   show
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show Having insufficient time and resources to complete one’s job.  
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information overload   show
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show When the demands from one’s work and family are negatively affecting one another.  
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show People who display high levels of speed/impatience, job involvement, and hard-driving competitiveness.  
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type B personalities   show
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flow   show
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time management   show
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show Working remotely such as from home or from a coffee shop for some portion of the workweek.  
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show Paid time off from a normal work routine.  
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)   show
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show Feeling that occurs quickly and profoundly in response to an event that is desired (positive) or undesired (negative).  
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show Emotions such as joy, love, and surprise can result from desired events.  
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show Emotions such as anger, fear, and sadness can result from undesired events.  
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show A theory that explores how events on the job cause different kinds of people to feel different emotions.  
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affect-driven behavior   show
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show Ongoing negative emotional state resulting from dissatisfaction.  
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persona   show
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show The regulation of feelings and expressions for organizational purposes.  
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show Behavior requiring individuals to exhibit physical signs, such as smiles, that reflect emotions they don’t feel.  
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deep acting   show
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genuine acting   show
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cognitive dissonance   show
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emotional intelligence   show
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self-awareness   show
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show This exists when you are able to direct your emotions in a positive way when needed.  
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show This exists when you are able to understand how others feel.  
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show This exists when you are able to help others manage their own emotions and truly establish supportive relationships with others.  
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show The process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.  
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sender   show
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encode   show
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medium   show
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show The person who a message is intended to reach.  
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show The process of assigning meaning to a received message.  
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show Anything that interferes with or distorts the message being transformed.  
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show The distortion or withholding of information to manage a person’s reactions.  
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show The personal filtering of what we see and hear to suit our own needs.  
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information overload   show
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grapevine   show
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show The meaning of a word or phrase.  
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jargon   show
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storytelling   show
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crucial conversations   show
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show Professionals who create external communications about a client’s product, services, or practices for specific receivers.  
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