COMMERCE 3S03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Uptodate
10 Feb 2018
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Unhelpful attitudes toward the boss: counterdependence: refers to a deep-seated aversion to being assisted or supported by anyone. Counterdependent people subconsciously overcompensate for feelings of weakness. They go out of their way to maintain their independence, rejecting help and emotional support and maintaining an emotional distance from others: overdependence: individuals who display a pattern of ove(cid:396)depe(cid:374)de(cid:374)(cid:272)e (cid:272)a(cid:374)"t see(cid:373) to get e(cid:374)ough help and support. They have little trust in their own abilities and ideas, and they never criticize or disagree with authority figures because they fear losing their attention and emotional support. Helpful attitudes toward the boss: independence: a person with a pattern of independence has developed a sense of self-worth and a healthy attitude of self-reliance. Individuals who are independent can move easily to interdependence because they are secure in their own worth and have the attitude that authority figures are trustworthy and dependable unless proven otherwise. What your boss wants from you: keep a make-it-happen attitude.
