Personality Traits that impact work performance

individuals (McLennan et al., 2010: 107) and the outcome of ‘social constraints’ (Holmes, 2009:61) that constitute us as gendered beings. In Western society, gender is a binary system of identification that dictates and outlines what behaviours and traits one is expected to have. Individuals perpetuate these gender expectations on a daily basis, and accomplish their own gender by adhering to the roles that have been laid out for them. In this essay, I will explore how gender is assigned and…

Boaz portrays the transformational, affiliative and coaching leadership styles. He is a leader who led by example; his educational background and work experiences has given him the knowledge to be an effective leader. He is very enthusiastic about leadership activities, and has the ability to communication effectively with his followers.…

of acting and thinking, that is at the same different from other members of organizations in the same market. It is each company has a unique personality that remains constant throughout the years. Even as older members retire or seek opportunities elsewhere, the new members still act and think in the same manner as the older generation. It is this trait of a company that is referred to as “culture”. Culture is this context is rather indefinite; that is throughout the years the corporate…

that impact individuals of all backgrounds. Not only that, but it influence other aspects of everyday life, impacting global processes such as the job market, social standpoints, and foreign relations. Critics may argue that gender roles have been equalizing to the extent where males and females have similar opportunities but such only remains true in certain countries. Not only that, but this notion that both females and males are…

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Sialkot Sports industry is an entrepreneurship capital of Pakistan and its unique craftsmanship is a hallmark of this region. It has a fabulous contribution in the development of our economy because almost all the manufacturing if this industry is being exported. Our economists believe that this industry is a nucleus of cottage industry and it is a beautiful role model for rest of the country. Made in Sialkot, Brazuca…

that effect academic performance has become a widespread pursuit within various branches of psychology. Such studies require a personality appraisal of selected variables that are believed to have real-world implications on academic output as indicated by a data analysis of results and achievements. Amongst the many factors that have been identified by such studies, locus of control and self-efficacy has held a sustained appeal for researchers and academics alike. In personality psychology, the…

As the economy rebounds from the Great Recession, companies are now able to hire workers to help them grow and thrive. Many companies have used the downturn in the economy to reinvent the hiring process, bringing it into the 21st-century. These new practices caught my attention last year as I embarked on a journey for new employment. As a 40+ male, my “desirability” index is not high on most employer’s radar and I found it very difficult to get my foot in the door. Frustrated and unemployed, I…

sometimes having low expectations can be viewed as pleasant and helpful, whereas having high expectations can cause disappointment. Even William Shakespeare once said that expectations are the root of heartache. Lowering expectations can positively impact happiness by changing one’s outlook on life, relieving one’s stress from pursuing goals, relieving stress towards school, and reducing anger or disappointment in people. First of all, by practicing having low or no expectations one’s outlook…

Leadership Theories Transformational leadership is important in social work because we need to create leaders out of our clients so that they can start to advocate for themselves (Elliott & Asghar, 2014). Transformation leadership is defined as a leadership approach that causes change in individuals and social systems. In its ideal form, it creates valuable and positive change in the followers with the end goal of developing followers into leaders (Elliott & Asghar, 2014). Enacted in its…

further segmented into two different groups in the higher sources category, namely experiences and innovators. Consumers belonging in the lower resources group are unlikely to demand for smartwatches and luxury watch due to the combination of personality traits (conservative, practical,passive,) as well as their demographic factors (age,income level). Consumers who are highly successful, goal-oriented, impulsive, sophisticated, young and financially stable are likely to buy these watches.…