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The Locus of Control and Group Functioning


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The Locus of Control and Group Functioning
This paper discusses group functioning and the locus of control, a measure of an individual's belief about whether or not he or she controls the rewards and punishment he or she receives.
1,230 words (approx. 4.9 pages) | 5 sources | APA | 2004 United States


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Paper Summary:

This paper relates that the locus of control does impact the way a person experiences and functions as part of a team. The author points out that this functioning depends on the characteristics of the team and whether they fit with the qualities of the individual. The paper states that an effective team requires a mix of individuals with an internal locus of control and individuals with an external locus of control.

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"One author describes individuals with an external locus of control as being "harder to motivate, less involved in their jobs, more likely to blame others when faced with a poor performance evaluation, but more compliant and conforming and, therefore, easier to lead". These aspects all impact on how an individual with an external locus of control will experience a team. The difficulty in motivating and the lack of involvement in their jobs is a quality of individuals with an external locus of control that can be either helped or hindered by placing them in a team."

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APA Citation:

The Locus of Control and Group Functioning (2012, February 09). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Locus-of-Control-and-Group-Functioning/49963

MLA Citation:

"The Locus of Control and Group Functioning" 09 February 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Locus-of-Control-and-Group-Functioning/49963>




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