Personality Attributes Influencing OB

A.M. NaikCMD – L&T

Locus of Control

• Meaning • Internal locus of control• A.M. Naik believes he is in complete control

of what happens to him. • Proof of this: his famous workaholic nature

Machiavellianism

• Meaning• Low level of Machiavellianism• Has not taken rash decisions• Has not used deceitful means to achieve

success.• His decisions have been taken with the

organisation in mind

Self-Esteem

• High degree of liking for himself• Hunger to succeed• Unconventional • Instance: his job interview at L&T in 1964

Self-Monitoring

• (i’ll fill this in class on Friday. Leave these two slides blank for now)

Risk-Taking

A.M Naik