Exam 2: Your Manager Strengths and Weaknesses

An example of self-management is when someone can resist the urge to spend their paycheck immediately in order to save for something they really want, such as a new car.

A person with agility would not get frustrated if someone came by unannounced when he was trying to make dinner.

Why is it important to discover your strengths?

Explain the three basic groups of personal constraints.Give an example of each one.

Why did Ruth and Gary Namie found the Workplace Bullying Institute?

Imagine the following situation: You have to bake a cake. You have milk, eggs, and sugar. You are missing one ingredient, flour. Which ingredient is the constraint?

Most people have a very accurate view of themselves.

Why is never feeling good enough detrimental to a manager's career?

Which of the following describes someone who is overly critical?

What is one of the most important constraints on being an effective manager?

The ____ are more than a poorly developed skill or weakness in a key managerial area.

Which of the following characteristics describe someone who is socially aware?

____ refers to a person's ability to perceive, identify, understand and successfully manage emotions in self and others.

Which strength describes someone who is almost always on time for appointments?

Managers who are low on _____ may be easily hurt by criticism.

List and explain three of the ten strengths related to manager performance.

____ are your naturally recurring patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior.

____ means that managers who are able to maintain balance and keep themselves motivated can serve as positive role models to help motivate and inspire those around them.

A manager low on ____ may be insensitive to the needs of other people or stay isolated while working on tasks of personal importance.

What characteristics are included in self-management?