...Running Head: Self-esteem vs Narcissism Self Confidence vs Narcissism Eddie B Professor PSYC – September 11, 2014 Jeanette In the short scenario media program The Virtual Office, I chose the character Jeanette to discuss because she truly exhibited all the characteristics of narcissism. She came across as being a person who relies on validation from others to maintain her sensitive positive concept. Jeanette is a person who struggles with accepting constructive criticism; she showed that in her responses to her boss by shifting the blame on her peers, and also by becoming very defensive when asked certain questions. Instead of taking the constructive criticism, self evaluating, looking at the positives and applying it to better herself, she chose to view it all in a negative fashion and express herself with negative aggression. Three Theories of Self Concept Maintenance Researchers have examined several ways in which individuals actively maintain their sense of self in what can be termed “ self-concept maintenance” (Crisp and Turner, 2010, p. 10). There are three theories in relation to this I wish to discuss, self-evaluation maintenance, the social comparison theory, and finally the control theory of self-regulation. Let’s start by defining each of the three self-concept theories. Self-evaluation maintenance refers to the theory that one’s self-concept can be threatened by another individual’s behavior and that the level of threat is determined by both...
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...Application of motivation and emotion principles in weight loss programs to lose weight effectively. Abstract Application of principles of motivation and emotion has significant influence on the effectiveness of weight loss in weight loss programs. I agree with this view and will justify it by introducing principles and backing them up with official academic research as evidence. Adverse emotions can facilitate weight gain and disruptions in dieting. I believe principles such as Drive Theory, Self-Determination, Self-Confrontation and Self-Efficacy can counter weight gain and promote weight loss in weight loss programs. The concept of exercise opposes this view as it states that it the level and moderation of physical activity directly affects motivation and emotion and hence, the regulation of motivation and emotion cannot do without exercise. However, further analysis will explain why this opposing argument is not concrete. The essay will demonstrate tighter links with how principles of motivation and emotion affect the measures of effectiveness in weight loss programs. Application of motivation and emotion principles in weight loss programs to lose weight effectively. Effects of motivation and emotion are the underlying core factors behind weight loss success. Research has shown that motivation is a strong determinant in self-regulation during weight loss (Teixeira et al., 2006). Also, it is reported that there is positive relationships between emotion-oriented...
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...Social cognitive theory From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |[pic] |This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to | | |reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (March 2010) | |Psychology | |[pic] | |Outline | |History | |Subfields | |Basic types | |Abnormal | |Biological | |Cognitive | |Comparative | |Cultural | |Differential | |Developmental | |Evolutionary | |Experimental ...
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...2 1.2 The impact of organizational culture on the business performance of Siemens 7 1.3Discuss the factors influencing individual behavior 7 2.1 Compare the leadership style of Siemens with Tesco 8 2.2 How organization theory underpins the practice of management within Siemens 9 2.3 Evaluation of the main approaches to management theory 9 3.1 The impact that different leadership may have on motivation in organizations in periods of change 10 3.2 Compare the application of different motivational theories 10 3.3The usefulness of motivation theories for managers in Siemens 11 4.1 Mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in Siemens 11 4.2 Factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in Siemens 12 4.3 Evaluate the technology on team functioning in Siemens 13 5.0 Conclusions and recommendations 13 6.0 Reference 13 1.0 Introduction Organizational behavior refers to the reaction of individual, group or organization itself to the stimulation of endogenous or exogenous from the perspective of organization. The purpose of report is to application the theory in the organization behavior including the organization structure, enterprise culture, the leadership style, management approach, motivation theory, team work mechanism and technology impacts by the compare Siemens and Tesco. The analysis process concludes the four aspects of definition, classification, impacts on the efficiency and evaluation on the advantages and disadvantages...
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...Mgmt 7135: SEMINAR IN ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR ------------------------------------------------- Dr. Robert Taylor Kristina R. Wilhelm, 2012 Table of Contents MBTI model: 3 Problem-solving model 4 Motivation: Performance-model 5 Value of reward 5 Perceived Effort- Reward Probability 5 Skills ability and traits 6 (1) Drive 6 (2) Leadership motivation 7 (3) Honesty and integrity 7 (4) Self-confidence 8 (5) Cognitive abilities 8 (6) Knowledge of business 9 Role Perceptions 9 More traits to be considered: 10 Any other relevant motivation models 11 Expectancy Theory 11 Equity Theory 12 Herzberg-Theory 12 Job Characteristics Model 13 Reinforcements and Rewards 13 Price System 14 Equity Theory and Justice 14 Communication 15 Leadership 16 Smartfic 16 MBO sessions 17 Vroom model 18 Conflict 19 Conflict process model 19 Reward System 20 Additional considerations 20 My role 20 This paper will analyze the possible causes of the performance deficiencies in Tony and his sales staff, and propose potential solutions suggested by each particular potential cause using several leadership models discussed in class. The paper will finish by analyzing possible improvements of my own behavior as the regional director of Happy Face Frozen Foods (HFFF) with respect to my part in this district’s weakness. One of the obvious weaknesses in the communication between Tony and me seems to be that we have different personalities...
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...Review for OB Chapter 1 1.Define Organizational Behaviour (OB) • the study of what people feel think and do in and around organizations • organizations: groups that work interdependantly towards a purpose. • must have structure 2.Explain the foundations of OB theory and knowledge and its research methods • OB is multidisciplinary relates to psychology, sociology, anythropology etc • Three units of analysis: individual, group, orginization • Research Methods : • field studies : real life organizations • case studies : in depth studies of situations • laboratory studies : in controlled environments • survey studies : questionnaires and interviews • meta-analysis : statistics 3.Describe the “systems approach”, the “contingency approach”, and the levels of analysis in understanding behaviour in organizations • Systems approach : • organizations depend upon the external environment • transform inputs into outputs efficiently and effectively • subsystems --> transformation process--> feedback • Contingency approach : OB involves complex relationships, it does not have right or wrong answers just makes hypotheses and uses consistencies to predict behaviour • Levels of Analysis • individual • task performance : goal directed behavior • organizational citizenship : helpfulness above job requirements • counterproductive work behaviours: potentially harms the...
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...ACADEMIC MOTIVATION AND STUDY SKILLS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AN UNDERGRADUATE THESIS PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, CENTRAL MINDANO UNIVERSITY PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE Danica Faye M. Quinco Bachelor of Arts in Psychology September 2013 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Motivation is the force that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. It is what causes us to take action, whether to grab a snack to reduce hunger or enroll in college to earn a degree. The forces that lie beneath motivation can be biological, social, emotional or cognitive in nature. The first attempt of the researchers is to explore the academic motivations that students in a university will tend to use, usually in enduring the college life. People are centrally concerned with motivation -- how to move themselves or others to act. Everyone struggles with how to motivate others and especially on its own. People are often moved by external factors such as reward systems, grades, evaluations, or the opinions they fear others might have of them. Yet just as frequently, people are motivated from within, by interests, curiosity, care or abiding values. Many individuals enroll into college for several different reasons, including social, economic, or intellectual. Since a degree opens more employment opportunities. Study skills are usually defined as students’ ability to manage time and other...
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...Introduction Working in corporation or large companies is very popular nowadays because large companies are often with the large scale, huge capital and professional operation. Human resource has significant role in the organization. Human resource management is concerned with the people dimensions in management. Since every organization is made up of people, acquiring their services, developing their skills, motivating them to high level of performance, and ensuring that they continue to maintain their commitment to the organizational objectives. This is true regardless of the type of organization government, business, education, health, recreation, or social action. Getting and keeping good people is critical to the success of every organizations that are able to acquire develop stimulate, and keep outstanding workers will be both effective and efficient. Therefore, in this assignment, there are series of functions in human resource management as they are job design, job analysis, human resource planning, recruitment, training and development, employee movement, and welfare administration will be identified and analyzed from the perspective of an human resource management manager. 1. Understanding the difference between personnel management & Human Resource Management 1.1 Difference between Personnel Management And Human Resource Management Human resource management is the new version of personnel management. There is no any watertight...
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...SYLVESTER MCGRAY S. VILLARUEL PROFESSOR: DR. CESAR H. GARCIA SUBJECT: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT – MAED AS / SAT. 2:00 – 5:00 TOPIC: LEARNING THEORIES FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DATE: JULY 13, 2013 A. Multiple Intelligence This theory of human intelligence, developed by psychologist Howard Gardner and known as Gardners' Multiple Intelligences Theory, suggests there are at least nine ways that people have of perceiving and understanding the world. Gardner labels each of these ways a distinct 'intelligence' -- in other words, a set of skills allowing individuals to find and resolve genuine problems they face. Garners Multiple Intelligence Theory Verbal-Linguistic -- The ability to use words and language Logical-Mathematical -- The capacity for inductive and deductive thinking and reasoning, as well as the use of numbers and the recognition of abstract patterns Visual-Spatial -- The ability to visualize objects and spatial dimensions, and create internal images and pictures Body-Kinesthetic -- The wisdom of the body and the ability to control physical motion Musical-Rhythmic -- The ability to recognize tonal patterns and sounds, as well as a sensitivity to rhythms and beats Interpersonal -- The capacity for person-to-person communications and relationships Intrapersonal -- The spiritual, inner states of being, self-reflection, and awareness Existential -- Sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as the meaning of life...
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...Pre-presentation Learning Journal Dated: 2 March 2014 In order to prepare for assignment Case Study 1, which required our team to create a poster and present the analysis, and recommend for a future strategies, I need to understand some theories that are required in the case. After went through the textbook and several write up about SLEPT and SWOT analysis. SLEPT is one of the analysis that is frequently used by business analyst for examining the marco environment of the organisation that the business operations in. Most of the time, companies are unable to control the external environment factors but it can effectively have better understanding in it so that they can either exploit the situation to its advantage or minimise the impact that is to its disadvantage. The factors that influence the macro environment are SLEPT – Social, Legal, Economical, Political and Technological. In order to help me relate to the case study, I had posted myself with a few questions. 1) How will the factors impact business? The macro environment factors affect FedEx’s competition advantage in the market that it operates in. As a foreign international company, the political and legal factors are especially important for the business. Every change in policy and regulation may affect the way the business operates. The economical factor is also critical to the success of FedEx as the growth of ecommerce in China will bring demands to the logistic business. 2) How will this analysis help the company...
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...done on motivation by many researchers but only some research topics have been done on motivation like motivation theories, ways to encourage employee motivation, measures of motivation, principles of motivation, how to motivate your people pro 2.0 Read more: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/mansco/My%20Documents/evaluate-the-effect-of-motivation-on-employees-productivity-business-essay.php.htm#ixzz2nioT8wef 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 INTRODUCTION Kandy Fabrics (PVT) LTD (KF) manufactures of quality handloom and power loom fabrics. And their office is situated in Warakamura Matale. Also they have factories in Kaludawela (Matale) and Palamuna (Baticalo). 100 workers are working in Warakamura factory and Matale factory. And Bank of Ceylon (BOC) government service sector serving nationally and internationally. Both organizations are trying to achieve their organizational objectives by different management and leadership styles. 02. DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO MANAGEMENT Managers are the people who guide on towards achieve organizational objectives effectively and efficiently. It can be describe as the process of planning, organizing, leading and controlling the efforts of organization members and of using all resources to achieve goals. Figure I: Functions of management In order to help identify main trends in the development of organizational behavior and management theory, it is...
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...currently affect the NLS employee at the individual level that impact on his or her performance as a service provider. Motivation is as crucial to NLS employees as to any other. There is an inherent problem of low motivation among the staff of the NLS that is reflected in below average employee productivity, high rates of absenteeism and turnover, low morale and an unwillingness to give extra effort. Thus, it is important to understand the fundamental needs and desires of NLS employees which can be manipulated and stimulated to achieve positive motivation. As argued by Almer, Higgs and Hooks (2005), there are factors other than pay that motivate individuals to work in organisations. 1.2.2 Research Question To what extent do motivational strategies affect organisational efficiency at the NLS and what approaches can be undertaken to improve them in the future. 1.3 Methodology This paper will attempt to identify key factors of motivation for NLS employees and proffer an explanation of how to adequately motivate them to contribute an optimal effort to the organisation’s objectives. This will be accomplished by the use of secondary data, academic literature and the application of relevant content and process theories. 2.0 DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 2.1 Motivation and Employee Needs 2.1.1 Theoretical Framework F.W. Taylor believed in economic needs motivation, or put simply, what workers wanted from their employer more than anything else was higher wages. This is too simplistic...
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...Assessment Brief Distribution date: w/c 20/05/2013 Submission deadline: 29/07/2013 Result and feedback date: 4 weeks from the deadline Assessment Brief Unit Details: Unit Code: Organisations and Behaviour (Unit 3) Programme Name: BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Awarding body: Edexcel Unit Level (QCF): QCF-4 Academic term: May - July 2013 Course Details | Course Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business | Unit number | 3 | Unit Name | Organisations and Behaviour | Credit Value | 15 | Lecturer | Antonios/Hillary/Ousman/Raazia/Sunday/Victor | Hand Out/Issue Date | w/c 20.05.2013 | Submission Deadline | 29 July 2013 | Introduction Students are expected to write a report covering the points listed under each of the learning outcomes. To achieve a pass in this unit, you must successfully address all of the assessment criteria listed (P1-P12). We expect all students to achieve their potentials and would encourage you to address all pass criteria, merit and distinction descriptors. For certain tasks students are encouraged to use real life examples and/or the scenario provided below. There is not set format for this report. However, like all business report you should have an introduction and a conclusion. Scenarios A Coca-Cola Great Britain People often assume that The Coca-Cola Company bottles and distributes its own beverages. For the most part, it does not. The Company's primary...
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...relationship between an organization’s structure and culture can impact on the performance of the business: 4 1.3 Discuss the factors which influence individual behavior at work: 4 2. Understand different approaches to management and leadership: 5 2.1 Compare the effectiveness of different leadership styles in different organizations: 5 2.2 Explain how organizational theory underpins the practice of management: 5 2.3 Evaluate the different approaches to management used by different organizations: 6 3. Understand ways of using motivational theories in organizations 7 3.1 Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organizations in period of change: 7 3.2 Compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace: 8 3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers: 9 4. Understand mechanism for developing effective teamwork in organizations 10 4.1 Explain the nature of groups and group behavior within organizations: 10 4.2 Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in organizations: 10 4.3 evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within a given organization: 11 References: 12 Introduction: Organization is the combination of people for allocating and using specific resources to produce goods and services. Organization can be different types. Producing goods and service may not always the main factor. To identify and understand organization...
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...organizations set work goals, determine performance standard, assign and evaluate work, provide performance feedback, determine training and development needs and distribute rewards (Briscoe and Claus, 2008). “Performance management is a systematic approach to tracking individual performance against the targeted objectives of the organisation, and identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement” (Smith & Mazin 2004:42). Performance management refers to the on-going means by which an organization monitors, documents, corrects or rewards individual and collective employee performance in an organization by using various tools. 2.0 Employee Performance According to Tinofirei (2011), employee performance is the successful completion of tasks by a selected individual or team, as set and measured by a supervisor or organization, to pre-defined acceptable standards while utilizing available resources efficiently and effectively within a changing environment. Armstrong and Baron (2005: 122) agree that work performance management for teams is inherently the same as for individuals, and they mention the steps in performance management are agree on objectives, devise or formulate plans or execution strategies to achieve objectives, implement the strategies, monitor progress made, review and assess achievement, and redefine objectives and strategies considering the outcome of the review. 3.0 Motivation The word ‘motivation’ has been used in the variety of...
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