Chapter 11 Video

Samantha is terminated from her job. She believes that her termination is a layoff due to poor market conditions. This belief displays which the following components of core self-evaluations?

external locus of control

Juanita receives a difficult work assignment that will require her to spend many hours organizing and deciphering information. She successfully completed a similar task last year and her supervisor is confident that she can do the same again this year. Which of the following best describes how Sarah is likely to feel in relation to the task?

high self-efficacy

Which component of core self-evaluations reflects an individual's belief that s/he controls the events and consequences in life?

internal locus of control

Jeremiah works at a marketing firm and is assigned a client that is known for being difficult to work with. Jeremiah is confident that he can produce a quality product but is often very worried and stressed when working on it. Jeremiah displays

low emotional stability and high self-efficacy.

iSeeIt! Animated Video: Core Self-Evaluations

Core self-evaluations represent individuals' fundamental evaluations about themselves, their own abilities and their own control. People who have high core self-evaluations will think positively of themselves, are confident in their own abilities, and tend to have a positive influence on their organization's drive to take risks, are innovative and seek new opportunities.