ADMS 2400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Karen People, Equity Theory, Negative Affectivity
9 Dec 2014
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Personality - relatively stable pattern of behaviors(external) and internal consistent states that explain a persons behavioural tendencies. 5 factor model of personality ( big 5 dimensions of personality) A cluster of traits which help to explain behaviour in life or in organizations. Extraversion (outgoing, sociable) vs introversion (reserved, stay timid) Agreeableness ( warm, co-operative) vs belligerent ( argumentative) Emotional stability ( secure, calm, happy) vs insecure, anxious, depressed. Openness to experience, creative curious, cultured vs narrow, closed to new. Type a :time urgency impatient, competitive, driven seek more challenges. Type b: laid back, take time to make decisions. Affectivity: positive affectivity - see life in the positive sense. Optimists: negative affectivity - see life in the negative sense, proactive behaviour - taking initiative, self starter, persevere, planning. Coping strategies: behavioral - alcohol, drugs, employee help line, cognitive - prioritize, looking at urgent vs important. small wins. Strains: physiological, psychological depression, anxiety, forgetful, behavioral - smoking, drinking.
