Identify the sources of stress that most affect you. What will be an ideal ...

The sources that students may list are: interpersonal relationships, work conditions, personal issues, and time conflicts.

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The three types of networks are the advice network (experts in the field), the trust network (sources of insider information), and the communication network (sources of work related issues). Examples of use will vary for students.

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A mentor is a counselor who is usually in a management position that may provides advice on skills needed for your target position. A coach is a tutor who observes your work and gives feedback on your performance. A sponsor is a senior manager in an organization who gives you exposure to others who will help your career. Examples will vary for students.

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The components of a career development plan are: a career goal or target position, gap analysis between current education and education required for the position, gap analysis between current skills and experiences and skills and experiences required for the position, and a series of steps and target completion dates for obtaining skills and experiences needed for the position.

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The technical/functional career anchor involves recognition for expertise. The managerial career anchor involves problem solving and dealing with others. The autonomy career anchor is characteristic of people who prefer to work alone. The security career anchor involves stability and avoiding risk taking. The entrepreneurial career anchor involves creativity and generating new ideas. The service career anchor involves helping other people. The challenge career anchor involves solving difficult problems. The lifestyle career anchor involves work and life balance. The 2 career anchors selected by students will vary.

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The five career stages are: trial stage, establishment/advancement stage, mid career crisis stage, maintenance or plateau, late career stage. The persons and job characteristics at each stage will vary for each student.

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The seven dimensions that should be included are: innovation and risk taking, attention to detail, outcome orientation, people orientation, team orientation, aggressiveness, and stability.

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Skills that may be included are: maintain a positive impression, gain support of those in power, social astuteness, interpersonal influence, apparent sincerity, networking, and positioning ability.

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The three outcomes of power are: commitment (the desired response), compliance (a partially successful response), and resistance (the unsuccessful response). Examples and the type of power used will vary.

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Estimate the amount of time the team spent in each phase. Did the team move swiftly through the phases or did it spend too much time in one or more phase? How effective do you feel the team worked together?
The fours phases are Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing. Student answers should include these phases as a basis for their responses. Student responses will vary.

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