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What are straddlers in terms of individual performance?
Individual factors that span across two or three of the key variable categories (Performance = Capacity x Willingness x Context)
Name two examples of straddlers discussed in class.
Energy & Self Concept
Why is Energy considered a straddler?
Energy is a key contributing factor that can determine each of the three components of performance.
Explain why Self-Concept is a straddler.
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Why should managers care about Energy?
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Briefly explain why personality is a straddler.
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What did we learn from Brian Little's talk that managers should consider?
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How should managers use information about different personalities?
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Name and briefly describe the four factors that indicate core self-evaluation.
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Why might managers prefer employees with strong self-concepts?
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At their core, what is central to both emotional intelligence and mindfulness?
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Why do some researchers say that mindfulness is more useful for managers to study?
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Study Notes
Straddlers and Individual Performance
- Straddlers are individual factors that affect performance across two or three key variable categories: Capacity, Willingness, Context.
- Performance equation: Performance = Capacity x Willingness x Context.
Examples of Straddlers
- Energy and Self Concept are two key examples of straddlers impacting performance.
Energy as a Straddler
- Energy significantly influences all three components of performance.
- Lack of energy correlates with absenteeism, accidents, injuries, and diminished performance potential.
- A study found a 5.7% increase in mining accidents following daylight saving time, with accidents being 67% more severe.
Self-Concept as a Straddler
- Self-Concept is derived from core self-evaluations, which include General Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, and Emotional Stability.
- Poor General Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem negatively impact an individual's willingness and motivation.
- Locus of Control and Emotional Stability affect contextual factors in performance.
Importance of Energy for Managers
- Managers should monitor energy levels as they influence performance across all components.
- Poor energy levels can lead to absenteeism, presenteeism (over $150 billion in business costs), and increased workplace accidents.
- Factors affecting energy include emotional state, personality, rest, and nutrition.
Personality as a Straddler
- Personality influences all aspects of the performance equation: Capacity, Willingness, Context.
- It affects an individual's collaboration ability and emotional characteristics, influencing task willingness and resilience.
Managing Different Personality Types
- Managers should consider personality types to optimize task performance and workplace safety.
- Ignoring individual personalities can hinder performance and jeopardize safety.
Utilizing Personality Information
- Managers can leverage personality insights for team composition, task delegation, and addressing individual concerns to enhance performance.
Core Self-Evaluations
- Four factors indicating core self-evaluation:
- General Self-Efficacy: Belief in capability to achieve tasks.
- Self-Esteem: Confidence in self-worth and abilities.
- Locus of Control: Perception of control over events (Internal vs. External).
- Emotional Stability: Capacity to handle adversity.
Preference for Positive Self-Concept Employees
- Employees with positive self-concepts are often better leaders and more equipped for cognitive tasks due to higher self-belief.
- They generally experience greater job satisfaction, enhancing motivation and willingness.
Commonality of Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness
- Both EQ and mindfulness share key components: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relational management.
Mindfulness for Managers
- Mindfulness is considered more beneficial than Emotional IQ because it is trainable and can be actively developed.
- Benefits of mindfulness include:
- Enhanced physical and mental health.
- Improved communication and decision-making.
- Better emotional regulation.
- Increased job performance and satisfaction.
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Test your understanding of straddlers and their role in individual performance with these flashcards. Explore key individual factors that span across various performance categories, including Energy and Self Concept. This is an essential study tool for grasping the concepts discussed in class.
