In: Operations Management
Consider the benefits of interpersonal relationships discussed in the scripture passage. Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12.
1. Identify two reasons why interpersonal relationships are hindered.?
2. Describe two actions you can take to improve your work relationships?
1. The two reasons why interpersonal relationships are hindered are:
Culture: This is a barrier to good interpersonal skills because people from different cultural backgrounds have different communication styles.
Gender: Corporate culture is usually male-dominated so this acts a barrier when two genders work together in a team.
2. The two actions I can take to improve my work relationships are:
Embrace the diversity: I will welcome people from different places and different cultural backgrounds. I will try to find something in common and use that to build a good working relationship. This will have a positive impact on the team as well as on the productivity. It will create a sense of trust because the other person knows that I respect his language and culture.
Appreciate good work: I will make sure that the good work is recognized and appreciated. I would do the same even for my competitors and I believe that it will create a strong bonding among the team members. People work hard to produce good results so deserve to be appreciated. I will follow this method to know the people around me well and also to create a good working relationship.