Diagonisis of Strength and Weaknesses

Presented by:Dhananjay KumarJaipuria institute of Management, Noida

DIAGNOSIS OF STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES

AgendaResearch Objectives.Methodology.Defining the strengths and weaknesses.Analysis of data.Interpretation of data.Related Behavioral Models.Summary.

What is..Strength

The quality of being strong, ability to do or bear , whether physical , mental or moral.

It is the power to force, it is the quality of being strong.

Strengths social/extrovert

8%concentration

4%

confidence9%

hard working14%

fast learner

9%honesty9%

flexibility12%

patience8%

planning2%

creativity4%

optimistic5%

deterination/dedicated

9%

analytical3%

team player4%

What is Weakness? Is a condition or quality of being weak

either due to personal defect or failing .A special fondness or inclination towards

something.It can be a flaw or a weak point.

Weaknesses

Research objectiveTo understand the psychology of the students

by analyzing their strengths and weaknesses.

Approach to the study

A quantitative study was conducted. Primary data

was collected. Respondents were asked to write

down their five strengths and weaknesses .

Secondary data was collected through internet to

further study the behavioural aspects of data.

Research Methodology

Stage 1 Collection

Collection of data.

Students were asked to write down five strengths and

weaknesses .

Data collected is Q-SORT.

Stage 2 : Categorization

Categorization of data.

Common strengths and weaknesses are categorize through tally

bars and by making frequency table.

Stages in the Study

Stage 3 Analysis

Analysis of the data.

Analysis tools used for the data:-

Mean, median, quartile deviations.

Stages in the Study

The Respondent profile was as follows :

Male/Females

Students PGDM(G),JIM NOIDA

SEC A

21 – 29 years.

Sample size : n = 23

Respondent Profile

InterpretationStrengths WeaknessMean:-the avg. strength of

the sample students are patience , social.Q1(lower quartile):-In our

case less than 25% students strengths are concentration, team player, creativity.

Median(Q2):- 50% of the students strengths are patience , social/ extrovert.

Mean:-the Average weakness of the sample is Lack of time management.

Q1(lower quartile):-Less than 25% students have the weaknesses Lack of concentration , inflexible , pessimistic.

Median(Q2):-50% of the student weaknesses are impatience and lack of planning.

Contd….Strengths Weakness

Q3(upper quartile):- more than 75% of the students strengths are confidence , fast learner, dedicated/determination and honesty.

Mode : the most occurring strength from the data is hard working.

Q3(upper quartile):-More than 75% of the student weaknesses are Introvert/ lack of communication skills.

Mode : the most occurring weaknesses are lack of confidence , emotional.

Comprises: • Characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique. •Arises from within the individual and remains fairly consistent throughout life.

Components:•Consistency•Psychological & physiological•Impact behaviors and actions•Multiple expressions

STRENGTHSCONFIDENCE: Described as a state of being certain. Feeling of trust or belief in yourself and your abilities. Freedom from doubt; hopefulness that events will be favorable.

SOCIAL , EXTROVERT , GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS: It always refers to the interaction of organisms with other

organisms and to their collective co-existence. Whether the interaction is voluntary or involuntary Extrovert is a person who is friendly ,outgoing and who is

energized by being around other people.

CREATIVE: Is a mental and social process involving the generation of

new ideas or concepts .New associations of the creative mind between existing

ideas or concepts, creativity is fueled by the process of either conscious or unconscious insight.

Creativeness is simply the act of making something new.

HONESTY: Is the human quality of communicating and acting

truthfully in accordance with a sense of fairness and sincerity.

Includes all varieties of communication, both verbal and non-verbal.

Honesty implies a lack of deceit.

TEAMWORK :A joint action by 2 or more persons' or a group, in which

each person subordinates his or her individual interests and opinions to the unity and efficiency of the group."

The most effective teamwork is produced when all the individuals involved harmonize their contributions and work towards a common goal.

OPTIMISM:Optimism is the propensity to look at the bright side of any

situation and expect the best possible outcome from any series of events.

People who feel optimism live their lives expecting positive outcomes and events.

Optimism is one of the cornerstones of success.

HARDWORKING: Is a person, taking her work seriously and doing it well and

rapidly.Putting in the time required to get the job done.

DETERMINATION: Is the free choice of one’s own acts without external

compulsion, and especially as the freedom of the people Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in

yourself, vision, hard work, and dedication.

WEAKNESSESEMOTIONAL/SENTIMENTAL: Insincerely emotional. Dependent on sentiment.Characterized by or showing sentiment.

INTROVERT:An introvert is a person who is energized by being alone

and whose energy is drained by being around other people. Introverts are more concerned with the inner world of the

mindThey enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings.

IMPATIENCE:A lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes

delay. A restless desire for change and excitement. A dislike of anything that causes delay. An irritable petulant feeling.

PESSIMISM: Is a painful state of mind which negatively colours the

perception of life, specially with regard to future events. The most common example of this phenomenon is the "Is

the glass half empty or half full?

WORKOHOLIC: Is a person who is addicted to work .The phrase does not always imply that the person actually

enjoys their work, but rather simply feels compelled to do it.

INFLEXIBILITY:The quality of being rigid and rigorously severe.The inability to change or be changed to fit changed

circumstances . Implies lack of susceptibility to persuasion.

CASUAL:Marked by lack of concern.Without or seeming to be without plan or method.

SHORT TEMPER: Quickly arouse to anger

Factors affecting personalityNeedsSocial factorsCultural factorsSituational factorsBiological factors

TYPES OF PARENTING STYLE1. Authoritarian ParentingIn this style of parenting, children are expected to

follow the strict rules established by the parents. Failure to follow such rules usually results in

punishment. Authoritarian parents fail to explain the reasoning behind these rules.

If asked to explain, the parent might simply reply, "Because I said so." These parents have high demands, but are not responsive to their children.

These parents are obedience- and status-oriented, and expect their orders to be obeyed without explanation.

2. Authoritative Parenting• authoritative parenting style establish rules and

guidelines that their children are expected to follow. • This kind of parenting style is much more

democratic.• Authoritative parents are responsive to their

children and willing to listen to their questions. • When children fail to meet the expectations, these

parents are more nurturing and forgiving rather than punishing.

• These parents monitor and impart clear standards for their children’s conduct. They are assertive, but not intrusive and restrictive.

• Their disciplinary methods are supportive, rather than punitive. They want their children to be assertive as well as socially responsible, and self-regulated as well as cooperative.

3. Permissive ParentingPermissive parents, sometimes referred to as

indulgent parents, have very few demands to make of their children.

These parents rarely discipline their children because they have relatively low expectations of maturity and self-control.

Permissive parents are more responsive than they are demanding. They are nontraditional and lenient, do not require mature behavior, allow considerable self-regulation, and avoid confrontation.

They are generally nurturing and communicative with their children, often taking on the status of a friend more than that of a parent.

4.Uninvolved ParentingAn uninvolved parenting style is characterized by

few demands, low responsiveness and little communication.

While these parents fulfill the child's basic needs, they are generally detached from their child's life. In extreme cases, these parents may even reject or neglect the needs of their children.

Types of need

Primary NeedsPrimary needs are based upon biological demands, such as the need for oxygen, food, and water.

Secondary NeedsSecondary needs are generally psychological, such as the need for nurturing, independence, and achievement

1.Ambition NeedsAchievement: Success, accomplishment, and

overcoming obstacles.

Exhibition: Shocking or thrilling other people.

Recognition: Displaying achievements and gaining social status.

2. Materialistic NeedsAcquisition: Obtaining things. Construction: Creating things. Order: Making things neat and organized. Retention: Keeping things.

3.Power NeedsAbasement: Confessing and apologizing. Autonomy: Independence and resistance. Aggression: Attacking or ridiculing others. Blame Avoidance: Following the rules and

avoiding blame. Deference: Obeying and cooperating with others. Dominance: Controlling others.4. Affection NeedsAffiliation: Spending time with other people. Nurturance: Taking care of another person. Play: Having fun with others. Rejection: Rejecting other people.

Information NeedsCognizance: Seeking knowledge and asking

questions. Exposition: Education others.

ANALYSIS OF STRENGTHS STRENGTH INFLUENCING

FACTORSBEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

Extrovert Permissive Parenting, Need for Personal Admiration & ambition needs

Activity, risk taking ,sociability,Impulsive, expressive, responsible, reflective

Confidence Authoritative parenting,Need for self sufficiency & ambition needs

Thoughtful, easy going, egocentric, hopeful.

creative Permissive Parenting, need for affection and Approval, materialistic need

Social able,easy-going,carefree

honesty Authoritative parenting, need for prestige, power needs

Asserter,Supportive,self-reliant,trustworthy

teamwork AuthoritativeParenting,Ambition needs, need for perfection

Generous, caring,optimistic,judgmental,competent,friendly

hardworking Authoritarian parenting, need For prestige,Materialistic needs

Understanding, reasonable,responsible,dedicated, self-disciplined

ANALYSIS OF WEAKNESSESImpatience Permissive

parenting,Power needs

Insecurity,Want tobe

authoritativeloyal,distrust others

Pessimism Uninvolved Parenting,

Rigid,insecuredStubborn,

Systematic,goal oriented, short

tempered

Casual PermissiveParenting

Easy going,Carefree,hopeful,cont

ented,playful

introvert AuthoritarianParenting

Serious,suspicious,Unhappy,Worried,Anxious,

good observant

Inflexibility Authoritarian Parenting

Ego centric,Hot headed,

Rigid, focused,Determined,

histrionic

Johari Window

Johari Window

Johari Window

Johari Window

PersonalityTrait theories

Five-factor model of personality traits Five dimensions measured in personality tests

Openness (creative, daring) Conscientiousness (reliable, hardworking) Extraversion (outgoing, social) Agreeableness (selfless, forgiving) Neuroticism (anxious, worrisome)

Myers Briggs® type indicator (MBTI®)highly regarded system for understanding

and interpreting personality derives most of its underpinning theory from

Carl Jung's Psychological Types ideas and to a lesser extent the Four Temperaments

method for understanding personality and preferred modes of behaving

The Trait Perspective

Hans and Sybil Eysenck use two primary personality factors as axes for describing personality variation

UNSTABLE

STABLE

cholericmelancholic

phlegmatic sanguineINTROVERTED EXTRAVERTED

MoodyAnxious

RigidSober

PessimisticReserved

Unsociable

Quiet

SociableOutgoing

TalkativeResponsiveEasygoing

LivelyCarefree

Leadership

PassiveCareful

Thoughtful

Peaceful

ControlledReliable

Even-temperedCalm

TouchyRestlessAggressive

ExcitableChangeable

ImpulsiveOptimistic

Active

SUMMARYStudy on

Strengths & weaknessesPersonality traits.Influencing factors

Respondents were 23.Age Bracket – 21 to 25 years.Data Collection- Q SortQuantitative Analysis:

Mean, median, mode, Quartiles.

Result: Most of the people have strength as:

Hardworking Social Patience Flexibility

Have weakness as: Lack of Confidence Emotional instability

Individual Individual PersonalityPersonality

CulturalCultural forcesforces

Hereditary forcesHereditary forces

FamilyFamily relationship relationship forcesforces

SituationalSituational ForcesForcesSituationalSituational ForcesForces