SNCOA test 1 exam with 100% correct answers (latest update) 2024

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. Style theory Style theory focuses on two types of leadership, task oriented and people oriented. Situational leadership concentrates on two leader behaviors; directive and supportive. Authentic leadership suggests that effective leaders are true to themselves and others, have positive psychological states, and adhere to strong morals and values. Laissez-faire a French term which derives an attitude of letting things take their own course, without interference from others. Transactional connecting a transaction (or social exchange) to motivation; in other words, providing compensation in exchange for desired follower behavior, or a consequence for undesired behavior. Transformational stimulate creativity and original thinking by respecting and valuing their opinions and perspectives. Management-by-exception-passive It's more active (and slightly more effective) than laissez-faire behavior, because the leader holds subordinates accountable if they fail to meet standards of performance or disregard policies and procedures. (Think laissez-faire... with a follow-up if there's a problem) Management-by-exception-active This leadership behavior is an effort to prevent problems from occurring by keeping people and processes in control; the leader monitors subordinates' activities by ensuring compliance with rules, regulations and performance standards. Contingent Reward CR transactions are more like agreements where the leader establishes goals, identifies ways to reach these goals, and supports the follower in meeting these goals.