【ACCA选择题】
Personal effectiveness and communication
22.1 If a supervisor in the Sales department requests the help of the HR Director in a complex disciplinary
matter,what direction is the communication flow?
A Vertical
B Horizontal
C Diagonal(1 mark)
22.2 What name is given to the process whereby an individual defines objectives and formulates action plans
for learning with a view to improving his or her own effectiveness?
A Coaching
B Mentoring
C Counselling
D Personal development planning(2 marks)
22.1 C Rationale:The communication here is both upwards and'sideways'.
22.2 D Rationale:Personal development planning is something the individual does for his or her own
improvement and learning,although a coach,mentor or counsellor may facilitate this process.
Options A,B and C are all types of'developmental relationships':a coach helps a trainee for a brief period to work on job-relevant skills;a mentor helps a less experienced person over the long term to work on more general personal development issues;and a counsellor helps an individual to work through emotional or social issues or problems.
Pitfalls:These are distinct roles:make sure you can identify them correctly.