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1.1 | Personality and Professional Development What is personality? Personality is the fundamental and foremost determinant of individual behavior. It is the sum total of an individual physiology and psychology system, based on the characteristic set of behavior, cognition, and emotional pattern tha...

1.1 | Personality and Professional Development What is personality? Personality is the fundamental and foremost determinant of individual behavior. It is the sum total of an individual physiology and psychology system, based on the characteristic set of behavior, cognition, and emotional pattern that evolve from biological and environmental factors. The human personality includes: Physical aspect of the external appearance, behaviour, and social stimulus Inner awareness of self - Determining/Recognizingstrong & weak points about oneself or areas for Improvements The totality of the person - both Physical aspect and Inner awareness Some definitions of personality are as follows: It is the expression of what you are and what you do. It is the reflection and interpretation of your inner self to other people. Image you create to other people. Embodiment of feelings and behavior which makes man the unique person that he is. Reflection of inner self. Definitions of personality from other authors: Gordon Allport: "The dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment" J.B. Kolasa: "Personality is a broad, amorphous designation relating to fundamental approaches of persons to others and themselves. To most psychologists and students of behaviour, this term refers to the study of the characteristic traits of an individual, relationships between these traits and the way in which a person adjusts to other people and situations" Gluck: "Personality is a pattern of stable states and characteristics of a person that influences his or her behaviour toward goal achievement. Each person has unique ways of protecting these states" James D Thompson and Donald Van Houten: "Personality is a very diverse and complex psychological concept. The word ‘personality’ may mean something like outgoing, invigorating interpersonal abilities … but we must also recognize and explain the fact that development results in man acquiring a distinctiveness or uniqueness which gives him identity which enables him and us to recognize him as apart from others. These distinguishing characteristics are summarized by the term ‘personality" Fred Luthans: "Personality is how people affect others and how they understand and view themselves, as well as their pattern of inner and outer measurable traits and the person situation interaction" McClelland: "...as the most adequate conceptualization of an individual’s behaviour in all its details which the scientist can provide at a moment of time" What determines one's personality? The various determinants of personality are broadly classified into three groups: 1. Heredity Heredity refers to biological factors such as qualities from the parents to the children through a biological mechanism. Examples of heredity that are generally influenced by one's parents are physical stature, facial attractiveness, temperament, and interests. 2. Social Environment Environment generated to a child also exerts important influence in shaping his/her personality. Research studies have also revealed that parents have more effect on the personality development of their children as compared to other members of the family. The socialization process starts with the initial contact between a mother and infant. Then they become gradually in contact with the social groups outside home or family such as peers, school friends, and members of the community. 3. Situation The heredity and environment are the primary determinants of personality but the situation influences the effects of the two factors on personality. The individual personality does change depending on the situation because of the different demands of the different situation from the aspects of one's personality. What is the concept of personality development? The concept of personality development is the notion of self or self-concept. The "self" is the humanistic term for who we really are as a person. The humanistic approach states that the "self is composed of concepts unique to ourselves." The self-concept includes these three components: 1. Self-worth Self worth comprises of what we think about ourselves. Self-worth is developed during early childhood and were formed from the interaction of the child with the mother and father. 2. Self-image Self-image is how we see ourselves. We might perceive ourselves as a good or bad person, beautiful or ugly. Self-image affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves in the world. 3. Ideal self This is the person who we would like to be. It consists of our goals and ambitions in life and is dynamic or forever changing. The idea of self in childhood is not the ideal self in our teens or during adulthood. What is professional development? In today's globally competitive job market, you are expected to upgrade yourself on a regular basis. You simply cannot afford to be stagnant in one place. Simply put, professional development is a must for every aspiring hospitality and tourism professional in order to achieve a better and successful career in the future. School education is indirectly linked to your professional life. Each and every step of your academic career is related to your professional growth and development. It is all about learning and upgrading yourself. Why is professional development important for a successful career? The following points will give you a clear picture about the importance of professional development: 1. Professional skills can help you approach new opportunities. 2. Professional development gives you a competitive edge over others. 3. With self development, you can update and modify yourself, making you gain self confidence that can help you become successful in the long run. 4. With advanced knowledge about professional development, you can have increased level of productivity. 5. With advanced professional development skills and know-how, you will become more effective in your workplace. 6. You would be savvier to your work and would gain a comprehensive knowledge in your field of work. I 7. Professional development will lead you towards an improved and better career.  8. Being equipped with up-to-date and advanced knowledge, you will be able to help your peers in the workplace and this would certainly make your position stronger at the workplace. 9. Professional development paves the way for your promotion in the corporate ladder on the basis of skills, productivity and efficiency. 10. With professional development opportunities, you keep on adding more knowledge and skills. This makes you more versatile. 11. Professional development will increase your awareness about the demands of the job sector and will motivate you to continue with your efforts of self development. Professional development is not an easy thing to achieve and it doesn't happen overnight. It requires time, dedication and commitment. However, if you are determined and motivated, then you will be definitely on your way to being the best version of yourself for your future careers. Self development is a continuous process; you must carry on with your initiative until you have reached a certain point in your career. 1.2 | Aspects and Components of Personality Development What are the five aspects of personal development? Personal development is an act or process of growing or developing one's self without the intervention of another person. It is all about molding yourself to become a better person. The key to personal development is to be able to develop one's physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual aspects. These five aspects are very important for every individual for it can be a guide and basis to change for the better and to become more responsible in understanding every situation that's happening in our society. 1. Physical Aspect of Personality The physical aspect of life includes: our health the way we take care of our bodies what we eat how often we exercise keeping our bodies clean our daily posture how we carry ourselves When you go out and people get to see you, the first thing they notice about you is your physique. It is until they get close to you and engage in a conversation before they know the kind of person you are. This is why you have to improve your physical look at all times. Some of the ways to do this are to eat balanced diet meals, drink a lot of water, and exercise. This is all about the state of health, the qualities, actions, and things that are connected to a person's body. This aspect helps an individual to become healthy and be able to perform the tasks given to them for their everyday life and become physically successful. Our body is the most precious gift we have and if we don't stay healthy, we certainly cannot enjoy all the other aspects of life. For that reason, taking care of our physical health is the very first step on the road to happiness. It is never too late to start changing our habits. A healthy body is a healthy mind and we will feel more confident, motivated, and energized. Some ways on how to develop your physical aspect: Find ways to be physically active everyday. Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Pay attention to your diet. Keep yourself clean. Quit those bad habits. 2. Emotional Aspect of Personality This is all about the emotions and feelings of every individual. This concerns the personal development of a person for it can be a guide not to let one's emotion control them. If you are emotionally strong, you can be able to understand things well that are present in all areas of your life. People who do not know how to handle their emotions often blow things out of proportion and make costly mistakes. Emotional development is one of the most important aspects of personal development as it rules the daily affairs of people. When you grow emotionally, you begin to know how and when not to react to situations. Also, you will be able to handle relationships beautifully. Some ways on how to develop your emotional aspect: Learn the basics of emotional intelligence. ○ Self-awareness (recognizing our emotions when they happen) ○ Self-regulation (knowing how to respond to our emotions and channel them in a positive direction)  ○ Empathy (being aware of other people's emotions and internal states) ○ Social skills (knowing how to respond to other people's emotions in a healthy and constructive way) Practice meditation and mindfulness. Forgive yourself for past mistakes. Question your feelings. Learn to relax and better manage daily stress. 3. Social Aspect of Personality The social aspect is all about the activities relating to or involving people in the society. This contributes to the personal development of an individual because one can be able to effectively communicate with others and this means that every individual is willing to interact with others to be socially successful. Life will not be amazing if people do not socialize with one another. Social interaction helps you to know more things and exposes you to situations in your environment. It also helps you interact with people and get to know them. If you are the type that does not socialize, then your social development is low. Some ways on how to develop your social aspect: Stay connected with family and friends. Improve communication skills. Practice "10-second relationships" or opportunities for social interaction (like saying "Hi"). Find opportunities to meet new people. Invite someone over for dinner. Use social media and the internet to connect. Be kind and have good manners (especially online). Choose quality over quantity of relationships. 4. Mental Aspect of Personality Just because you don't have to physically go to school doesn't mean you can't keep learning new things and challenging your brain. There are ways to keep our mind sharp: Reading books Learning about new topics Following the news Learning is something that is a lifelong endeavor. Studies show that continuing to exercise your brain is a great way to improve cognitive abilities and maintain mental health into an old age, including preventing dementia and memory loss. This aspect greatly affects your relationship with the people around you. You should be mentally strong to know your capacity to learn things and be able to know when to alter your reactions and emotions. Mental health is crucial because it helps build your focus and keeps you from becoming mentally ill. Some situations can lead to mental illness, but working endlessly to grow your mental health will help you scale through. Some ways on how to develop your mental aspect: Read more books. Watch documentaries.  Challenge your brain. Follow trustworthy news sources and educational blogs. Watch lectures and speeches online. Learn about your mind and cognition. 5. Spiritual Aspect of Personality This aspect is a great contribution to your personal development. By this, you are creating a deeper connection to the world that surrounds you. This helps you learn about yourself more and what you really want to become in your life. Strengthen your spiritual aspect for it will guide you in developing and molding all the areas of your personal development. Not everyone knows that they need spiritual development to get through different phases of life. Many people of the world today do not believe in spiritual authorities. However, you do not have to be religious in order to attain spiritual growth. All you have to do is to know what you believe in, and let it work for you. Some ways on how to develop your spiritual aspect:  Learn the pillars of a meaningful life. Spend more time in nature. Pursue a creative hobby. Become a part of your community. Spend time in solitude. Have faith that life is good. 1.3 | Introduction to Business Ethics Introduction to Ethics -The word ethics is derived from the Greek word "ethos" which means character. Ethics is a branch of philosophy concerned with human character and conduct. Ethics: Discipline concerning moral duty and obligation, defining what is considered 'good' and 'bad.' Purpose: Embodies moral values to determine what is 'right' and 'wrong' in behavior and guides daily living. Function: Establishes rules, principles, and values for acceptable conduct in society and helps judge the justification of behavior. Concepts: Includes truth, honesty, fairness, and equity. Importance: Essential for societal behavior and critical for professions serving society. Distinction from Religion: Ethics is not confined to or synonymous with religion. Distinction from Law: Ethics is not the same as following the law, as laws can diverge from ethical standards. Distinction from Social Acceptance: Being ethical is not merely about conforming to societal norms, as societal standards may deviate from what is truly ethical. Two Concepts of Ethics First Concept ​ Foundation: Ethics is based on well-established standards of right and wrong. ​ Purpose: Prescribes what individuals ought to do in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, and virtues. ​ Standards: Imposes reasonable obligations to avoid actions such as stealing, murder, assault, slander, and fraud. Ethical standards also include those that enjoin virtues of honesty, compassion, and loyalty. And, ethical standards include standards relating to rights, such as the right to life, the right to freedom from injury, and the right to privacy. Such standards are adequate standards of ethics because they are supported by consistent and well-founded reasons. Second Concept ​ Virtues: Ethical standards include virtues such as honesty, compassion, and loyalty. ​ Rights: They also encompass rights such as the right to life, freedom from injury, and privacy. ​ Support: These standards are considered adequate because they are backed by consistent and well-founded reasons. Definitions of Business Ethics Business ethics implies general ethical ideas to business behavior. Business ethics refers to contemporary standards or sets of values that govern the actions and behavior of individuals in the business organization and the actions of the business itself. Business ethics is an art and science for maintaining harmonious relationship with society, its various groups and institutions, as well as recognizing the moral responsibility for the rightness and wrongness of the business conduct.