Personality is a complex, multidimensional construct & there is no simple definition of what personality is. However we can examine personality in terms of a set of relatively stable characteristics & tendencies that determine our thoughts, feelings, & behaviour & which has some continuity or consistency over time.
The word personality, as used in common parlance, has a different meaning than when used by psychologists. Personality is not external appearances or social images, but refers to the organised, permanent, subjectively perceived entity, which is at the heart of all experiences, the internal structure of the individual.
It is reflected in the characteristic patterns of behaviour, responses to external stimuli, the way one affects others & so on.
In short we can define personality as sum total of an individual consisting:-
- Physical health
- Emotional Stability
- Intellectual ability
- Spiritual connectivity.
One of the ways of studying personality is to locate one's position on a number of dimensions known as personality traits
Following personality traits has to be followed by an individual to be known as an effective manager.
Western view of Personality traits:
- Passive personality
- Aggressive Personality
- Manipulative personality
- Assertive personality
In the Indian view, for managers to be effective the theoretical analysis of personality is not important. Infact, it is important to be aware that there is big range or variety of personality traits.
Apart from possessing the necessary skills & attributes, managers need to develop a high tolerance for ambiguity. Indian environment is highly volatile in which constant changes takes place in the in the internal & external environment of the organisation, & managers need to be able to handle situations as they come, without experiencing undue stresses. Thus, high tolerance of ambiguity is desired managerial trait.
With the highly competitive scenario, where many MNCs have stared knocking the Indian market, managers with good mix of achievement, affiliation 7 power needs will be successful in most situations since they will have the drive to get ahead in tough situations.
With increasing emphasis on communication, Extrovert managers will fit in their jobs &managers with internal locus of control will be better performers.
Moreover Indian view of personality being ethical in concept managers with good ethic values are likely to be effective than those who do not have them.
Thus, Holistic approach of personality from Indian perspective is probably more complete & enables every manager to be effective without intervention of an external specialist.
The word personality, as used in common parlance, has a different meaning than when used by psychologists. Personality is not external appearances or social images, but refers to the organised, permanent, subjectively perceived entity, which is at the heart of all experiences, the internal structure of the individual.
It is reflected in the characteristic patterns of behaviour, responses to external stimuli, the way one affects others & so on.
In short we can define personality as sum total of an individual consisting:-
- Physical health
- Emotional Stability
- Intellectual ability
- Spiritual connectivity.
One of the ways of studying personality is to locate one's position on a number of dimensions known as personality traits
Following personality traits has to be followed by an individual to be known as an effective manager.
Western view of Personality traits:
- Passive personality
- Aggressive Personality
- Manipulative personality
- Assertive personality
In the Indian view, for managers to be effective the theoretical analysis of personality is not important. Infact, it is important to be aware that there is big range or variety of personality traits.
Apart from possessing the necessary skills & attributes, managers need to develop a high tolerance for ambiguity. Indian environment is highly volatile in which constant changes takes place in the in the internal & external environment of the organisation, & managers need to be able to handle situations as they come, without experiencing undue stresses. Thus, high tolerance of ambiguity is desired managerial trait.
With the highly competitive scenario, where many MNCs have stared knocking the Indian market, managers with good mix of achievement, affiliation 7 power needs will be successful in most situations since they will have the drive to get ahead in tough situations.
With increasing emphasis on communication, Extrovert managers will fit in their jobs &managers with internal locus of control will be better performers.
Moreover Indian view of personality being ethical in concept managers with good ethic values are likely to be effective than those who do not have them.
Thus, Holistic approach of personality from Indian perspective is probably more complete & enables every manager to be effective without intervention of an external specialist.
