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Part 1 • Self-Awareness
MANAGERS’ APPLICATION TIPS Most Type A individuals are unaware of or refuse to acknowledge their problems, or their need to change. Many attribute their past successes to Type A behaviors and others they fear that seeking help to change their behavior will be viewed as a sign of weakness. If extreme Type A’s continue in this manner, their behavior could become a major social problem. Since hostility and anger are the most “toxic” contributors to coronary heart disease for both men and women, Type A managers need to be open to feedback that they are hostile, and then do something to improve. Suggestions include reducing cynical mistrust of the motives of others; reducing the frequency and intensity of their anger, frustration, and rage; and learning to treat others with kindness and consideration.
SUMMARIZING YOUR SELF-AWARENESS PROFILE You now have calculated your scores for learning style, interpersonal needs, assertiveness, the Big Five personality factors, and cognitive style. Together they make up your Self-Awareness Profile. The interpretation sections for each characteristic have allowed you to analyze your scores and interpret what they say about you. Summarize your self-assessment profile in the spaces in the following table for future class discussion. Learning Style Scores from page 18: Learning Style _________________________ Concrete Experience ____________________ Reflective Observation __________________ Abstract Conceptualization ______________ Active Experimentation __________________
Interpersonal Needs Scores from Table 2.1 on page 23: Total interpersonal needs score: ____________. Enter your scores from Table 2.1 on page 23: Need
Expressed
Wanted
Inclusion
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Control
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Affection
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Assertiveness Scores from page 25: Passive ______________ Aggressive ___________ Assertive _____________
