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Self Efficacy

Self efficacy refers to the belief that one is capable of producing

certain performance levels which exercise influence over those events

which affect their lives.

Beliefs about self efficacy determine how one feels, thinks, is
motivated and generally how one behaves. Those beliefs produce

various effects via four main processes namely:

1. Cognitive processes

2. Motivational processes
3. Affective processes

4. Selection processes

High sense of self efficacy will enhance human accomplishments and

individual well being in various ways. Persons with high assurance in
what they can do or deliver are capable of approaching complex

issues and other tasks as an opportunity to master and acquire
experience.

Those with low self efficacy will find ways of avoiding difficult stations
in life. People with self efficacy are therefore better placed on top and

hold senior management and leadership roles because they are
pragmatic and they take every challenge s alarming opportunity.

Approaching an issue efficaciously (as an opportunity to acquire

experience but not as misfortune or challenge) will foster deep

engrossment and intrinsic interest in participating in various
activities.

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