My preferred learning style is discovery, according to the exercise. While this is true in some circumstances, it is not true in all. For example, I am a discovery learner when faced with abstract learning situations, but a critical inquirer when involved in a debate. I find that most individuals approach different learning situations from different perspectives, depending on what is being learned. Understanding what these perspectives are may be as valuable as being able to identify only one or two in ourselves.
Family is an important part of my life and the part which I value most highly. This value comes in part from my background and culture, which emphasizes family. But I have also learned that one can depend on family to be supportive in nearly all circumstances, where friends may not always be supportive.
According to the course exercise, I am not a good listener, but I take issue with the results of that exercise. I believe that I am a participative listener who seeks to clarify what the other person is saying order to more clearly understand them. Given that my friends and family say that I am a good listener, I am inclined to continue in this belief.
My preferred leadership style is participating rather than delegating or selling. This was illustrated in our group case study where I encouraged participation rather than delegation (exercised by others).
The chapter exercise indicates that I am an organizational politician with fundamental ethical standards. This does not necessarily connote a negative characteristic, although 'political' is often viewed as negative in the workplace. However, I think that I am able to act effectively in group settings with a fundamental dedication to fairness (the ethical part of this exercise).
My primary conflict handling technique is accommodation followed by competition. Although this may at first appear to be contradictory, I have seen examples of it. I will see...