human elations 2.2 Notes

working relationships

-Does your boss let you work or does he maintain control over you

- Does your boss remain distant or try to build a more personal relationship

- Does your boss follow a strict set of rules or respond flexibly to situations as they arise

- Does your supervisor focus on long range goals or short range goals

The following are a few suggestions to help you avoid discord

and build better horizontal relationships

- don't be bossy if its not your job to tell others then don't do it

- if someone is having a bad day and looking for a argument don't get involved

- don't play the blame game when your group fails to meet its goals, look at the problem and discuss it among yourselves

- Be alert for days when you are feeling tiered or sick, you may behave inappropriately

REFLECCT AND RESPOND

1. The best thing about my bosses style is ____

2. I wish my boss would change style concerning _____

Vertical Relationship - a relationship that exists between two people with equal status

Horizontal relationship - a relationship between equals or near equals

Harmony - Mutual respect for each other

Key Points

Asking for feedback shows that you've listened , and want to get the job right, and are willing to change if you are not doing it correctly

The most important thing you can do is build a good vertical relationship to become productive

Cliques are in-crowds that exclude others and can decrease productivity in any job

human elations 2.2