Core Self$-$Evaluations

Broad personality concepts provide a holistic insight into employee behaviors$-$insight that managers can use to better manage their employees. Core self$-$evaluation $($CSE$)$ is a broad personality concept composed of four narrow components. Researchers in organizational behavior have identified CSE as having significant relationships with a variety of important work outcomes. This activity is important because it will help you to understand the differences between the four components that make up the CSE concept as well as the various ways each of these components may manifest in your employees.

The goal of this exercise is to demonstrate your understanding of the CSE concept, including its individual components and their impacts on employees.

Select the correct descriptor for each item listed below.

As a manager, Aki doesn't think he can deliver performance evaluations well because he has never before seen anyone evaluate subordinates' performance.

A person's belief about his or her chances of accomplishing a specific task.

Marietta feels accomplished in life and believes she is on the same level as her coworkers.

Definition of self efficacy