Leadership attributes valence in self-concept and occupational self-efficacy

Schyns, B.; Sczesny, S.

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between leadership-relevant attributes and occupational self-efficacy in management students. It is assumed that leadership-relevant attributes are related to high self-efficacy beliefs. Design/methodology/approach – In the present study management students from three different countries, namely Germany, Australia, and India, described to what degree they possess task- and person-oriented leadership attributes and indicate their occupational self-efficacy for their future profession. Data were analysed using regression analyses. Findings – As expected, leadership-relevant attributes were related to occupational self-efficacy. Some support was found for the assumption that ratings of the importance of relevant attributes moderates the relationship between reported leadership-relevant attributes and occupational self-efficacy but only for task-oriented attributes. Research limitations/implications – The sample size was small so that comparisons between subgroups were not possible. All data were self-reported. Practical implications – The results are relevant for career counselling. Looking at self-description of individuals in terms of attributes relevant to their future job rather than working directly on their occupational self-efficacy could be emphasised. Originality/value – The study provides initial hints at the relationship between self-description and occupational self-efficacy in connection with future managers.

Citation

Schyns, B., & Sczesny, S. (2010). Leadership attributes valence in self-concept and occupational self-efficacy. Career Development International, 15(1), 78-92. https://doi.org/10.1108/13620431011020907

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2010
• Deposit Date: Nov 23, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 10, 2011
• Journal: Career Development International
• Print ISSN: 1362-0436
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 15
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 78-92
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/13620431011020907
• Keywords: Australia, Germany, India, Leadership, Self-esteem.
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1513305