Personality attributes are the enduring characteristics that influence our behavior, thoughts, and emotions.
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The major personality attributes that influence OB are:-
- Self esteem
- Locus of control
- Machiavellianism
- Self monitoring
- Self efficacy
- Risk taking
- Personality type
‣ Self esteem:-
It is a person’s overall evaluation of their own worth, value, and perception of themselves. People with high self-esteem are more likely to be confident, assertive, and optimistic.
• In the workplace, people with high self-esteem may be more likely to take risks, pursue new opportunities, and be successful in leadership roles.
‣ Locus of control:-
It refers to the extent to which people believe that they have control over their own lives.
• In the workplace, people with an internal locus of control may be more likely to be motivated and to take responsibility for their own success.
‣ Machiavellianism:-
It is a personality trait characterized by a high degree of manipulation and deceit.
• People who are high in Machiavellianism are more likely to be cynical and to use others to achieve their own goals.
• In the workplace, people who are high in Machiavellianism may be more likely to be successful in competitive roles. Its motto is “If it works, use it”.
‣ Self monitoring:-
It is the ability to adjust one’s behavior to different social situations.
• People who are high in self-monitoring are more likely to be aware of how others perceive them and to behave in ways that are likely to be well-received.
• In the workplace, people who are high in self-monitoring may be more likely to be successful in customer-facing roles.
‣ Self efficacy:-
It is the belief in one’s own ability to succeed.
• People who have high self-efficacy are more likely to set challenging goals and to persevere in the face of setbacks.
• In the workplace, people with high self-efficacy may be more likely to be successful in demanding roles.
‣ Risk taking:-
It is the willingness to take chances.
• People who are high in risk-taking are more likely to be adventurous and to take on new challenges.
• In the workplace, people who are high in risk-taking may be more likely to be successful in entrepreneurial roles.
‣ Personality type:-
• It is a classification or categorization of individuals based on their predominant patterns of personality traits, behaviors, and preferences. Individuals can have Type A and Type B personality. Different personality types may be more or less suited to different types of work.