Asked by Grant Burry on May 12, 2024
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Describe the difference between an individual with a high internal locus of control and one with a high external locus of control.
Internal Locus
The belief that one's outcomes are a result of personal efforts and abilities, characterized by a sense of self-agency and responsibility.
External Locus
A belief that one's life outcomes are influenced by external forces or fate rather than one's own efforts; contrasted with an internal locus of control.
- Explain the relationship between personality traits and work behavior, including the Big Five personality factors.
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Ashley NelsonMay 17, 2024
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Individuals with a high internal locus of control believe that their own behavior and actions primarily but not necessarily totally,determine many of the events in their lives.Internals control their own behavior better,are more active politically and socially,and seek information about their situations more actively than do externals.Individuals who have a high external locus of control believe that chance,fate,or other people primarily determine what happens to them.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the relationship between personality traits and work behavior, including the Big Five personality factors.