General Studies and Communication Skills - Senior 5

Flashcards generated from the General Studies and Communication Skills for Senior five Student's Book, covering various units such as conflict management, leadership, international relations, multinational corporations, money and finance, tourism, environment, ICT, writing, cultural discrimination, gender-based violence, literature, national heritage, and nutrition.

What is conflict?

A lack of understanding or agreement between people with opposing needs, interests, ideas, beliefs, values, or goals.

What are the main types of conflict?

Interpersonal, intrapersonal, intragroup, intergroup, and ethical conflict.

Name some causes of interpersonal conflict.

Personal differences, selfishness, greed, and prejudices.

What is a possible consequence of interpersonal conflict?

Reduced social cohesion among community members or strained relationships

What is the role of a mediator in conflict management?

To help conflicting parties make adjustments through listening and reasoned choices.

Name some strategies for conflict prevention.

Solve problems in time, communicate expectations, plan ahead, control emotions, practice patience, listen, be sensitive, and give equal opportunities.

What is leadership?

The ability to influence followers positively and organize/supervise others to achieve goals.

Name some leadership styles.

Authoritarian, paternalistic, democratic, laissez-faire, transformational, bureaucratic, charismatic, servant, transactional and situational.

List some characteristics of a good leader.

Honest, courageous, inspiring, fair-minded, competent, open-minded, forward-looking, imaginative, straight-forward, intelligent and a problem solver.

List some challenges facing leaders.

Lack of funding, opposition, interpersonal problems, motivating people, public criticism, natural disasters, personal issues, and ineffective communication.

What is management?

The ability to coordinate or direct, leading to the production of results through planning, organizing, and controlling activities.

Describe the functions of management.

Planning, organizing, leading, controlling, staffing, and coordinating.

List some characteristics of a good manager.

Leadership, communication skills, planning skills, problem-solving skills, self-motivation, integrity, dependability, optimism, calmness, flexibility, knowledge, and ability to delegate.

What is governance?

The ability to have rule or authority over people, controlling resources and commanding public activity.

Name various types of governance.

Democratic, economic, e-governance, corporate, land, public, private, and non-profit governance.

Describe the main functions of governance.

Determining objectives, ethics, creating culture, ensuring compliance, designing frameworks, and ensuring accountability.

What's the concept of imperialism?

Extension of a nation’s authority by establishing economic, social, and political dominance over other nations.

Define colonialism.

Acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

What is post-colonial nationalism?

Resistance to new imperialist intrusions by former colonial masters or new foreign powers.

What is neo-colonialism?

Economic and political policies by which a great power indirectly maintains or extends its influence over other areas or people.

What does geopolitics focus on?

Political power in relation to the geography of an area.

Mention one negative impact of neo-colonialism on developing economies.

Delay in industrial growth or exploitation by multinational corporations

Give an example of a positive impact of neo-colonialism.

Improved transport infrastructure or foreign aid.

Define regional integration.

Cooperation of several countries to enjoy political, social, and economic benefits.

What is South-South Cooperation?

Cooperation among countries of the South in the political, economic, social, cultural, environmental, and technical domains.

What are multinational corporations?

Organizations with headquarters in one country but branches in different other countries.

Name various categories of multinational corporations.

Multinational decentralized, global centralized, international companies and transnational enterprises.

Describe the forms multinational corporations can take.

Franchising, branches, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and turn-key projects.

Name an advantage of multinational corporations.

Introduction of huge capital or modern technology.

Give a disadvantage of multinational corporations.

Displacement of local industries or economic exploitation.

What is governance?

The ability to have rule or authority over people, control resources and command government activity or public affairs.

What is a financial institution?

An institution that provides financial services, such as accepting deposits, granting loans, and managing investments.

What are the two types of financial institutions?

Banking and Non-Banking financial institutions.

Mention some of the roles of Financial institutions

Provide security, money transfer services, credit facilities, financial advice, international travels support

List some payment methods

Cash, Cheque, Mobile and Credit Cards

What is an Environmental pollution?

The contamination of air by smoke and harmful gases

What contributes to living standards of the local societies

The role financial institutions play in saving money

What are three pillars of Sustainable development?

Social, Environmental and Economic Sustainable

What is sustainable tourism?

An industry that attempts to make a low impact on the environment and local culture, while helping to generate income, employment, and the conservation of local ecosystems.

What is the definition of Intragroup conflict?

A conflict that happens among individuals within a team.

Name some basic principle ways of avoiding conflict.

Solve all problems in time, maintain better communication, proper planning.

Give 3 major steps related to leadership.

Planning, Inspiring, problem solving.

Mention 3 challenges facing leaders.

Public criticism, lack of funding, Effective comunication.

What is the main reason of cooperation between countries?

Trade cooperation, support during war, to facilitate easy interaction and exchange.

What are some negative impacts of progress in science like industries on climate change?

Emission of carbon dioxide and global warming.