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TAMU MGMT 309 Exam 4 (Wesner) Graded A+ Key Concepts in Management Psychology Psychological Contract - Definition: The expectations held by an individual regarding their contributions to the organization and what the organization will reciprocate. Contributions and Inducements - Contributio...

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Key Concepts in Management Psychology



Psychological Contract

- Definition: The expectations held by an individual regarding their contributions to the organization and
what the organization will reciprocate.



Contributions and Inducements

- Contributions: What individuals provide to the organization (e.g., effort, ability, loyalty, skills, time,
competencies).

- Inducements: What the organization offers in return (e.g., rewards, recognition, benefits).



Person-Job Fit

- Definition: The alignment between an individual’s contributions and the inducements provided by the
organization.



Individual Differences

- Definition: Personal attributes that differ from one person to another.



Personality

- Definition: A set of relatively permanent psychological and behavioral attributes that distinguish
individuals.



The "Big Five" Personality Traits

1. Agreeableness: Ability to get along with others.

2. Conscientiousness: Goal-oriented focus and organizational skills.

3. Negative Emotionality: Degree of calmness and resilience.

4. Extraversion: Comfort level with social interactions and relationships.

5. Openness: Willingness to consider new ideas and flexibility in beliefs.

,Locus of Control

- Definition: Beliefs regarding control over life events.

- Internal Locus of Control: Belief that one controls their own destiny.

- External Locus of Control: Belief that external forces dictate outcomes.



Self-Efficacy

- Definition: Beliefs about one's capabilities to perform tasks.



Authoritarianism and Machiavellianism

- Authoritarianism: Belief in proper power and status differences in organizations.

- Machiavellianism: Behavior directed at gaining and controlling power over others.



Self-Esteem

- Definition: Belief in one’s own worth and value.



Risk Propensity

- Definition: Willingness to take risks and make decisions in uncertain situations.



Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

- Definition: The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions while also being able
to empathize with others.

- Components:

- Self-awareness: Recognizing one’s own emotional state.

- Managing Emotions: Calibrating feelings to avoid overwhelming responses.

- Motivating Oneself: Maintaining optimism despite setbacks.

- Empathy: Understanding others' feelings without being told.

- Social Skills: Building and maintaining positive relationships.

, Attitudes

- Definition: Complex sets of beliefs and feelings about ideas, situations, or people.



Cognitive Dissonance

- Definition: The discomfort experienced when holding conflicting attitudes.



Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

- Job Satisfaction: Degree of gratification from work.

- Organizational Commitment: Attachment to and identification with the organization.



Positive and Negative Affectivity

- Positive Affectivity: Tendency to be optimistic and in a good mood.

- Negative Affectivity: Tendency to be pessimistic and in a bad mood.



Perception

- Definition: The process by which individuals interpret sensory information.

- Selective Perception: Filtering out uncomfortable or contradictory information.



Stress

- Definition: Response to strong stimuli known as stressors.



General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

- Stages:

1. Alarm: Initial reaction to a stressor.

2. Resistance: Efforts to confront and control the stress.

3. Exhaustion: Extended exposure results in physical and emotional fatigue.



Personality Types

- Type A: Highly competitive, works excessively hard, and feels a constant sense of urgency.

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