5. Individual Behaviour – Personality, Perception, and Attitudes
The chapter explores how personality, perception, and attitudes influence individual behavior within organizations. It examines the significance of these psychological constructs in shaping employee interactions, decision-making, and performance. Managers can leverage this understanding to enhance team dynamics and foster a positive workplace culture.
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What we have learnt
- Personality encompasses enduring traits that define individual behavior.
- Perception is the process through which sensory information is interpreted, influencing views about tasks and colleagues.
- Attitudes are learned predispositions that affect responses toward various aspects of work, impacting overall job satisfaction and performance.
Key Concepts
- -- Personality
- Enduring characteristics that shape an individual's behavior across different situations.
- -- Perception
- The process of interpreting sensory inputs to understand the environment, influencing employee views.
- -- Attitudes
- Learned predispositions that assess responses positively or negatively toward ideas, people, or situations.
- -- Big Five Model
- A model outlining five major personality traits: Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
- -- Job Fit Theory
- Holland's theory that aligns personality types with compatible job environments for enhanced satisfaction and performance.
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