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Weighted Mean

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Average of data that adds factors to reflect the importance of different values

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Validity

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Extent to which a measurement instrument measures what it is intended to measure

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Business intelligence

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Ability to use information to gain a deeper understanding of an organization and make sound business decisions

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Common law

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Legal system in which each case is considered in terms of how it relates to legal decisions that have already been made; evolves through judicial decisions over time

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Delphi Technique

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Technique that progressively collects information from a group of anonymous respondents

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Extraterritoriality

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Extension of the power of a country’s laws over its citizens outside that country’s sovereign national boundaries

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High-context cultures

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Societies or groups characterized by complex, usually long-standing networks of relationships; members share a rich history of common experience so the way they interact and interpret events is often not apparent to outsiders

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Mode

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Value that occurs most frequently in a set of data

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Low-context cultures

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Societies in which relationships have less history; individuals know each other less well and don’t share a common database of experience so communication must be very explicit

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Regression analysis

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Statistical method used to predict a variable from one or more predictor variables

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Trend analysis

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Statistical method that examines data from different points in time to determine if a variance is an isolated event or if it is part of a longer trend

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Scenario/what-if analysis

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Statistical method used to test the possible effects of altering the details of a strategy to see if the likely outcome can be improved

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Value Chain

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The process by which an organization creates the product or service it offers to the customer

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Affinity diagramming

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Data-sorting technique in which a group categorizes and subcategories data until relationships are clearly drawn

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Business case

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Presentation to management that establishes that a specific problem exists and argues for a proposed solution

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Code of conduct

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Principles that guide decision making and behavior in an organization

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Equity

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Amount of owners or shareholders portion of a business

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Gross profit margin

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Ratio of gross profit to net sales

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Negotiation

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Process by which two or more parties work together to reach agreement on a matter

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Online analytical processing (OLAP)

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Processing applications that store data in a multidimensional “cube” which enables users to analyze data quickly in a variety of different ways

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Mind mapping

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Data-sorting technique in which group members add related ideas and indicate logical connections, eventually grouping similar ideas

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Net profit margin

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Ratio of net income (gross sales minus expenses and taxes) to net sales

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Ratio analysis

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Comparing the sizes of two variables to produce an index or percentage; commonly used to analyze financial statements

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Rule of law

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Concept that stipulates that no individual is beyond the reach of the law and that authority is exercised only in accordance with written and publicly disclosed laws

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Transparency
Extent to which an organization’s agreements, dealings, information, practices, and transactions are open to disclosure and review by relevant persons
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Value
The benefit created when an organization meets its strategic goals; measure of usefulness, worth or importance
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Balance sheet
Statement of an organization’s financial position at a specific point in time, showing assets, liabilities and shareholder equity
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Cash flow statement
Statement of an organization’s ability to meet its current and short term obligations, showing incoming and outgoing cash and cash reserves in operations, investments and financing
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Due process
Concept that laws are enforced only through accepted, codified procedures
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Income statement
Statement that reports revenues, expenses and profits for a specified period of time, for example quarterly or annually
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Mean
Average score or value
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Root cause analysis
Type of analysis that starts with a result and then works backward to identify fundamental cause
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Stakeholder concept
Concept that proposes that any organization operates within a complex environment in which it affects and is affected by a variety of forces or stakeholders who all share in the value of the organization and it’s activities
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Motivation
Factors that initiate, direct and sustain human behavior over time
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Nominal group technique (NGT)
Technique in which participants each suggest ideas through a series of rounds and then discuss the items, eliminate redundancies and irrelevancies, and agree on the importance of the remaining items
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Unweighted mean
Raw average of data that gives equal weight to all values with no regard for other factors
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Variance analysis
Statistical method for identifying the degree of difference between planned and actual performance or outcomes
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Civil law
Legal system based on written codes (laws, rules or regulations)
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Cultural intelligence
Capacity to recognize, interpret and behaviorally adapt to multicultural situations and contexts
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Emotional intelligence (EI)
Ability to be sensitive to and understand ones own and others emotions and impulses
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Global mindset
Ability to take an international perspective, inclusive of other cultures’ views
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Jurisdiction
Right of a legal body to exert authority over a given geographical territory, subject matter or persons or institutions
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Median
Middle value in a range of values
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Reliability
Extent to which a measurement instrument provides consistent results
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Social intelligence
Ability to create connections or rapport with others
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Blake Mouton Theory
Leadership theory that includes management styles; country club, impoverished managers, authoritarian, middle of the road and team leaders
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Hershey-Blanchard situational leadership
Leadership theory that includes telling, selling, participating and delegating
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Fielders contingency theory
Leadership theory where leaders change the situation to be more favorable to produce good outcomes
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Path-goal Theory
Leadership theory that includes coaching and developing; directive, supportive, achievement and participative
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Reporting lines, decision making process, funding process, strategy/mission/values, assessment shaping events
Formal organizational features
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Values/beliefs, cross organizational relationships, communication methods, social networks
Informal organizational features
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Ally that knows the organization’s systems well and knohow to make things happen
“allies” Bureaucratic Black Belts
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Ally that has good political instincts
“Allies” Tugboat Pilots
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Ally that are willing to partner but have their own agendas
“Allies” Benevolent Bureaucrats
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Ally that is willing to partner but only to share in any successes
“allies” Wind Surfers
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Type of power created formally through a title or position
Power Type: Legitimate
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Type of power created when followers receive something they value in exchange for commitment
Type of Power: Reward
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Type of power created when a leader possesses great intelligence, insight or experience
Type of power: Expert
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Type of power created by the force of the leaders personality
Type of Power: Referent
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Type of power created when the leader has the power to punish non followers.
Type of Power: Coercive
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Common values, aligned interest, benevolence, capability or competence, predictability and integrity and communication
Building trust qualities
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Perceiving emotion, using emotion to facilitate thought, understanding emotion, regulating emotion
Four branches of emotional intelligence - Peter Salovey and John D Mayer.
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Self awareness, self regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills
Five components of EIQ Emotional Intelligence Quotient (Daniel Coleman)
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Motivation Theory- is seen as absolutely irrelevant or absolutely critical in the workplace. Theory X leaders believe people must be strictly controlled and forced to work. Theory Y leaders believe the employees dislike rigid controls and inherently want to accomplish something
Theory X/ Theory Y
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Motivational Theory- Employee’s are motivated by a desire to satisfy certain needs
Needs Theory
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Motivational Theory- five basic categories: physiological, safety and security, belonging and love, esteem, self actualization
Maslow motivation theory
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Motivation Theory- behavior is driven by intrinsic and extrinsic factors, satisfying hygiene factors and appealing to individual desires and needs
Motivation Theory - Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygienne Theory
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Motivation Theory- motivated by achievement, affiliation and power
Motivation Theory- McClelland’ Three Needs Theory
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Motivation Theory- individuals are motivated by innate needs: competence, relatedness, autonomy and purpose
Motivation Theory- Self-determination Theory
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Motivation Theory- level of effort depends on expectancy, instrumentality, valence. All three must be addressed to create motivated employees
Motivation Theory - Expectancy Theory
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Motivation Theory- how a person interprets causes for past success or failure impacts motivation. A leader can help employees accurately attribute causes and create opportunities for success
Motivation Theory- Attribution Theory
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Motivation Theory- motivation can be increased if employees can assess their achievement against goals. Employees should be involved in designing goals an supported in achieving them
Motivation Theory- Goal Setting Theory
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Transparency, honesty, confidentiality and respecting the rights of others
Ethical principles
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Stakeholders
Can include investors, governments, political group, customers, employees, suppliers, communities and trade associations
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Conflict Resolution Tactic - emphasize agreement and downplay disagreement
Conflict Resolution Tactic- Accommodate (or Smooth)
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Conflict Resolution Tactic- impose a solution
Conflict Resolution Tactic- Assert ( or force)
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Conflict Resolution Tactic- withdraw and allow conflict to be resolved (or not) by others
Conflict Resolution Tactic- Avoid
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Conflict Resolution Tactic- search for a third way that both sides can own
Conflict Resolution Tactic- Collaborate ( or confront)
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Conflict Resolution Tactic- ask both sides to concede some issues to reach agreement
Conflict Resolution Tactic- Compromise
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Prepare, build relationship, exchange information, persuade, concede and agree
Negotiation Process
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Soft: the relationship is worth more than the issue Hard: winning is more important than the relationship Principled (interest based or integrative bargaining: focus is in issues, finding common interests and achieving mutual gain
Approaches to Negotiation
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Leadership/navigation, ethical practices, relationship management, communication, business acumen, consultation, critical evaluation, global and cultural effectiveness and HR expertise
HR Competencies (9)
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Integrates an understanding of the audiences needs and perspectives, a clear message and an effective delivery
Impactful communication
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Characteristics of a Glabal Mindset
Seeking a broader picture- Accepting contradictions- Trusting systems, procedures and norms rather than structure - valuing multicultural teamwork - viewing change as an opportunity -welcoming new ideas and opportunities to learn - behaving inclusively rather than exclusively.
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Artifacts and products in a culture; including food, dress, architecture, humor and music
Explicit culture
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Implicit culture
Basic assumptions; core beliefs about how the world is and ought to be
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Cultural Intelligence
Cognitive: thinking, learning and strategizing Motivational: effectiveness, confidence, persistence, value, congruence Behavioral: an individual’s range of possible actions and responses to international encounters
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Hall’s theory of cultures
High- context: complex long standing network of relationships,rich history of common experience and implicit rules, what you say may not be what you mean (China, Japan, France and Latin countries) Low-context: relationships have less history, background information is packaged with explicit communication, what you say is what you mean (US, United Kingdom, Canada)
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Challenge of Culture
``` Ethnocentrism and parachiolism (limited world views) Cultural Stereotypes (judgemental characterizations) Cultural Determinism ( the culture made me do it) Cultural Relativism (everything varies with the situation) ```
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Dilemma Reconciliation
Recognize - create awareness of cultural differences Respect - appreciate the value of difference Reconcile - resolve differences by finding a common path Realize and root - implement solutions and institutionalize them
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Porters Five Forces
``` Bargaining power of suppliers Bargaining power of buyers Threat of entry Threat of substitution Rivalry among competitors ```
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Business intelligence
Includes data gathering, data warehousing, query and reporting capabilities
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Budgeting Methods
Incremental- traditional approach; prior budget is basis for next budget Zero based- each unit or goal is ranked and available funds are allocated with budgets starting at zero Activity based - based on how much it costs to perform activities; funding based on strategic significance of activities Formula based - different units receive varying percentages of budget
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Creating a Business Case
Statement of need Recommended solution Risks and opportunity- risk of doing nothing Estimated costs and time frame
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Consulting Model 4 steps
Define problem Design and implement solution Measure effectiveness Sustain improvement
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Tools for group decision making
SWOT Analysis - group can brainstorm strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and agree on a numerical value for each Multi-criteria Decision Analysis - a matrix is used to score each alternative and compare results Cost Benefit Analysis - group discussion is critical to identifying all relevant costs and benefits Force Field Analysis- analyze the forces favoring and opposing a particular change
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Steps in evidence based decision making
``` Ask Acquire Appraise Aggregate Apply Assess ```

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