Self Concept, Proactivity & Locus of Control Session 3 Self Concept, Proactivity & Locus of Control Case: Al Ruskin
Questions for Discussion What are the salient characteristics of Amalgamated Industries? What are the personal attributes of Al Ruskin? What problems is Al Ruskin facing? If you were Al Ruskin, would you stay with the Amalgamated Industries or leave it? If you decide to stay, what would you do to be effective?
SELF CONCEPT Self Concept is the way individuals define themselves as to who they are and derive their sense of identity. FORMATION OF THE SELF-CONCEPT Built from information from others Built from information from ourselves Once a self-concept is formed, it is complex to change How you view yourself and the way others view you can differ
FOUR FACTORS IN SELF CONCEPT Self-image - The way I see myself. Ideal-self - The way I would like to be. Looking glass-self - How others perceive my qualities and characteristics. Real-self - What I really am.
Self-concept of Leader Self-concept of Manager Self-concept e.g., Born Leader Initiator Smart People Oriented Flexible Born Manager Executor Detail Oriented Task Oriented Disciplined Leader Manager Self Concept Self-concept of Leader Self-concept of Manager