5.3.2. Components of Attitude (ABC Model)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the Affective component represent?

   Hint

   Think about your feelings towards specific workplace situations.

2. 2.

   Identify the Behavioral component in the ABC Model.

   Hint

   What do you decide to do because of your feelings?

3. 3.

   What does the ABC Model of attitudes comprise?

   • Affective
   • Behavioral
   • Cognitive
   • Emotional
   • Action
   • Thought
   • Feelings
   • Actions
   • Opinions

   Hint

   Think about the three primary components discussed.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Affective component only reflects negative emotions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if emotions can be positive too.

5. 5.

   Analyze a situation where negative workplace attitudes prevailed. How did the Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive components interact to influence the overall team dynamics?

   Hint

   Identify how negative feelings can create a feedback loop.

6. 6.

   Create a proposal for a manager to improve team attitudes using the ABC Model. Include strategies for enhancing Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive components.

   Hint

   Think of ways to improve team morale and beliefs.