Understanding and Improving Your Work Locus of Control

Activity #2 University of the Cumberland Siva Prashanth Kumar Prabha Organizational Behavior (BADM-532-B50) 11/05/2023

Assessment of Score My work locus of control score was higher than average, indicating that I have an external locus of control. This means that I tend to see my successes and failures as the result of external factors, rather than the result of my own decisions or actions. After reviewing my score, I can confidently say that it does accurately reflect my locus of control at work. I consistently attribute my successes to luck or external factors, and view my failures as a result of external factors or other people’s actions. Impact of Locus of Control at Work A manager’s locus of control has significant implications for his or her effectiveness at work. For example, managers with an external locus of control may be less likely to take constructive criticism or credit for successes, as such outcomes may be attributed to external factors instead (Cristofaro & Giardino, 2020). They may also be less likely to take ownership of failures, as they may be attributed to external factors as well. In addition, managers with an external work locus of control may be less likely to seek out new and challenging roles, as they may view them as too much of a risk or out of their control (Mahmoud et al., 2021). Ideal Locus of Control at Work The ideal locus of control in a work setting is an internal locus of control. Internal locus of control is defined as attributing results and outcomes to one’s own decisions and actions, rather than external factors (Arkorful & Hilton, 2022). This type of locus of control is important in the workplace, as it encourages managers to take ownership of their successes and failures, take responsibility for their decisions, and be willing to take constructive criticism and learn from their mistakes. An internal locus of control also encourages managers to challenge

themselves and seek out new opportunities and roles, allowing for growth, development, and improved job performance (Agustina et al., 2022). Plan of Action To make my work locus of control consistent with the ideal, I plan to take the following steps in the next year: Be willing to accept constructive criticism and grow from it. Many times, managers with an external locus of control may shy away from criticism, as they may attribute their failures to external factors (Ferguson, 2023). It is important to foster an environment in which it is okay to make mistakes, and to learn from them. Take ownership of my successes and failures. It is important to recognize that one’s successes are the result of one’s own decisions and actions, rather than external factors. At the same time, it is important to recognize that one’s failures are also the result of one’s own decisions and actions, rather than solely the result of external factors. Challenge myself. To truly reach my potential and be successful, it is important to be willing to take risks and challenge myself. This means that I should be open to new opportunities, roles, and responsibilities, even if they feel outside of my control. Conclusion Overall, my work locus of control score accurately reflects my locus of control at work. My work locus of control may influence my effectiveness as a manager if I am not willing to learn from constructive criticism or take ownership of successes and failures. The ideal locus of control in a work setting is an internal locus of control in which outcomes and results are

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attributed to one’s own decisions and actions. In the next year, I plan to take the necessary steps to make my work locus of control consistent with the ideal by being willing to take constructive criticism and accept responsibility for my successes and failures.

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