Title: Describe appropriate responses to authority/parental figures.
Course: Individual Development (19260-18) > Section: Analyzing Relationship Development

Description should include

- defining authority figure and parental figure
- demonstrating respect
- staying true to personal values and wellbeing when in conflict with authority
- differentiating successful strategies for encounters with authority figures.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are examples of authority figures?
- What personal behaviors can negatively affect working with an authority figure?
- Why might it be difficult to be an authority figure?
- Who are the authority figures in your own life? How might geography affect one’s perception of respect? Culture? Life stage?

Communication

- How would you handle conflict with an authority figure?
- How can nonverbal communication affect the outcome of conflict?
- How might someone with communication limitations demonstrate respect?
- What actions might be interpreted as disrespect?
- What are "I" messages?

Leadership

- How can authority figures demonstrate leadership skills?
- How can you develop and maintain professionalism in a work environment?
- What challenges might occur when an authority figure isn’t respectful?

Management

- How can learning about different styles of management improve your workplace relationships?
- How can you incorporate leadership skills in the planning process?
- How can a good manager delegate leadership roles?