Understanding Human

Nature

Why is it required?

Forms basis of all interactions

To deal in an apt manner
Helps in negotiating with different kinds
of human nature
Leads to greater awareness of human
behaviour

Need to Study Human Skills

To understand individual differences

To understand why people behave in a
particular manner
To understand various internal processes
To understand why people work
To bring about a desired and voluntary
change
To develop in mutually accepted and
expected direction
To understand ones own self

Individual differences

Inter-individual differences & Intraindividual differences

Primary & Secondary dimensions

Factors affecting individual

differences

Physical characteristics
Genetic factors
Environment and cultural factors
Intelligence
Abilities & Aptitudes
Achievement
Personality
Interest

Influence of Environment
Two types:
Pre-natal
Post-natal

Environment factors influencing

Personality

Physical conditions
Family
Peers
School
Society
Culture
Mass media

Personality & Attitude

Personality is the dynamic psycho-physical system that

determines a persons behavior and thoughts.

Determinants of personality: Refers to factors that shape

human personality.
- Environmental factors
- Physical factors
- Situational factors
- Heredity factors
- Cultural & Religious factors

Personality Trait theory

Suggests that individual personalities are

composed of many different traits which
account for individual differences.
Traits are enduring characteristics of
personality which remain stable over time
and across situations.
Traits are dimensions of personality used
to categorise people according to the
degree to which they are present.

Big Five Model

Given by Paul Costa and Robert McCare.

Five trait dimensions of personality:
- Openness to experience
- Conscientiousness
- Extroversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism

Personality traits for OB

Authoritarianism
Locus of control
Machiavellianism
Introversion-extroversion
Achievement orientation
Self esteem
Risk taking
Self-monitoring
Type A and Type B