The Locus of Control and Employee Performance
Keywords:
Internal and external, locus of control, performance, learningAbstract
The effectiveness and usefulness of a person's learning performance are influenced by their internal or external locus of control. Organizational learning aims to improve the performance of employees by providing them with new knowledge and opportunities for growth. As a result of this, businesses must establish an atmosphere that encourages employees to learn and develop professionally. A variety of research studies have examined whether or if employees in the learning phase have a locus of control that is both internal and external, or both. People who have a strong sense of self-determination feel they have the power to shape the circumstances that shape their lives. In addition, they believe that having a strong sense of self-worth gives them the power to direct their lives in whatever way they see fit. Results show that people with an external locus of control are more likely to rely on mechanical choice aids, whereas those with an internal locus of control are less likely to do so.
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