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The document discusses the concept of personality, defining it as a unique and complex construct influenced by genetic and environmental factors. It covers various personality theories, types, and attributes, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Machiavellianism, and proactive personality, highlighting their relevance to personal growth, relationships, and career success. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of personality traits in effective communication, leadership, and mental health.

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The document discusses the concept of personality, defining it as a unique and complex construct influenced by genetic and environmental factors. It covers various personality theories, types, and attributes, including the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Machiavellianism, and proactive personality, highlighting their relevance to personal growth, relationships, and career success. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of personality traits in effective communication, leadership, and mental health.

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Personality

SUBMITED TO : PRESENTED BY :
DR.AJAY PRATAP RAJAN KUMAR
SINGH NISHANT KUMAR SHAHI
PROFESSOR,MIMT MUSTAFA AHAMAD
DEEPENDRA PAL
AKSHAY YADAV
Meaning & Definition of
Personality
 Personality development refers to
the process of enhancing and
refining an individual's personality
traits, characteristics, and behaviors
to achieve personal growth, self-
awareness, and effectiveness in
various aspects of life.
Nature Of Personality
1. Uniqueness: Each person's 4. Consistency: Personality is
personality is unique, shaped by characterized by consistent patterns
a combination of genetic and of thought, feeling, and behavior,
environmental factors. although individuals can exhibit
different traits in different situations.
2. Complexity: Personality is a
complex and multi-faceted
construct, comprising various traits,
characteristics, and behaviors.
3. Stability: Personality tends to be
relatively stable across time and
situations, although it can evolve
and change through experience and
learning
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI)
• A personality test that taps four
characteristics and classifies people
into 1 of 16 personality types.
Personality Types

 Extroverted vs. Introverted (E or I)


 Sensing vs. Intuitive (S or N)
 Thinking vs. Feeling (T or F)
 Judging vs. Perceiving (P or J)
Major Personality Attributes
Influencing OB
 Core Self-evaluation
• Self-esteem
• Locus of Control
 Machiavellianism
 Narcissism
 Self-monitoring
 Risk taking
 Proactive Personality
Core Self-Evaluation: Two Main
Components

 Self Esteem

• Individuals’ degree of liking or disliking


themselves.

 Locus of Control

• The degree to which people believe they are


masters of their own fate.

 Internals (Internal locus of control)


 Externals (External locus of control)
Machiavellianism
 Machiavellianism (Mach)

• Degree to which an individual is pragmatic,


maintains emotional distance, and believes
that ends can justify means.

Narcissism
 A Narcissistic Person
 Has grandiose sense of self-importance
 Requires excessive admiration
 Has a sense of entitlement
 Is arrogant
 Tends to be rated as less effective
Self-Monitoring
 A personality trait that measures
an individual’s ability to adjust
his or her behavior to external,
situational factors.
Risk-Taking
 High Risk-taking Managers
 Make quicker decisions
 Use less information to make
decisions
 Operate in smaller and more
entrepreneurial organizations
 Low Risk-taking Managers
 Are slower to make decisions
 Require more information before
making decisions
 Exist in larger organizations with
stable environments

Proactive Personality
 Identifies opportunities,
shows initiative, takes
action, and perseveres
until meaningful change
occurs.
 Creates positive change
in the environment,
regardless or even in
spite of constraints or
obstacles.
Importance Of Personality
1) Relationships:
Personality traits like empathy, kindness, and warmth help
build strong,
meaningful relationships.

2) Mental Health:
A healthy personality is linked to better mental health,
resilience, and coping mechanisms.

3) Career Success:
Personality traits like conscientiousness, extraversion, and
agreeableness are linked to job performance and career
advancement.
4) Leadership:
Effective leaders often possess personality traits like
charisma, emotional intelligence, and strategic
thinking.

5) Social Connections:
Personality traits like extraversion, agreeableness, and
conscientiousness help build and maintain social
connections.

6) Communication:
Effective communication, which is influenced by
personality traits like assertiveness and emotional
intelligence, is crucial for building strong
relationships.
Theories Of Personality
1. Psychoanalytic Theory (Sigmund Freud)
Proposes that personality is shaped by unconscious
thoughts, feelings, and memories. The structure of
personality consists of the id, ego, and superego.
2. Trait Theory (Gordon Allport)
Suggests that personality is composed of a set of
relatively stable traits, such as extraversion,
conscientiousness, and agreeableness.
3. Social Learning Theory (Albert Bandura)
Proposes that personality is shaped by observing and
imitating others, and that behavior is reinforced by
rewards and punishments.
4. Humanistic Theory (Carl Rogers)
Emphasizes the inherent value and dignity of
individuals, and proposes that personality is shaped
by a person's tendency to self-actualize and seek
personal growth.

5) Cognitive Theory (Albert Ellis)


Suggests that personality is shaped by an individual's
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and that people
can change their personality by changing their
thoughts and behaviors.

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