Individual Differences

Chapter 3. Individual Differences

Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

Do you think emotional intelligence is important to managers? How would you assess emotional intelligence in deciding who to promote to a managerial position?
This chapter’s Understand Yourself Feature gives you the chance to self-assess your work locus of control. Higher scores on the measure reflect a more external locus of control. Managers tend to have a more internal locus of control. After completing the self-assessment, answer the following questions:
1. Do you think that your score accurately reflects your locus of control at work? Why or why not?
2. How do you think the work locus of control might influence your effectiveness as a manager?
3. What do you think is the ideal locus of control in a work setting and why?
4. What might you do to make your work locus of control consistent with your answer to question 3?

[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student\\\’s own words – do not provide quotes!]

[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]

Requirements: 450 + words