SNCOA test 1 with complete solutions

SNCOA test 1 with complete solutions Dominance Shaping the environment by overcoming opposition to accomplish results. Influence People who operate out of this dimension focus on "shaping the environment by influencing or persuading others." Steadiness People who operate out of this dimension focus on "cooperating with others within existing circumstances to carry out the task." Conscientious People who operate out of this dimension focus on "working conscientiously within existing circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy." Primary behavioral tendencies Tendencies the person has the most of Secondary behavioral tebdencies Tendencies the person has the next most of Adaptation innovation theory Suggests problem solving and creativity are are both outcomes of the same brain function... Think of creativity as a component of problem solving. Creativity as it relates to AL Theory, involves problem solving, decision making, and ideas for change. Cognitive level a measure of your cognitive capacity. Another way to put it is a measurement (high/low) of how much knowledge you have about a particular topic. Cognitive style preference refers to your preferred manner of solving problems, making decisions, and bringing about change. It represents the approach you us to think... the way you perceive and process information. Adaptive style represents a method/preference of problem solving that's more structured and methodical. Creativity is exercised in the box. Innovative style represents a method/preference of problem solving that's less concerned with structure and details. Creativity is exercised outside the box. Problem A the actual problem that a team has come together to solve Problem B encompasses issues that arise as a result of problem A (that aren't problem A) Cognitive gaps differences in cognitive style preferences Coping behavior involves behaving... problem solving... outside of one's preferred style by the minimum amount, for the least time. Bridging reaching out to people in the team and helping them to be part of it so that they may contribute even if their contribution is outside mainstream. Trait based leadership the first studies of leadership focused on fixed personal characteristics and innate qualities one possessed, known as traits. Psychodynamic theory leaders can have a key role in influencing how their followers think, feel, and act. Skills theory Skills theory focuses on leaders who can control their emotions and successfully solve problems.