Factors Influencing Individual Behavior

First of all, we should look what is the meaning about individual’s behavior. Individual’s behavior is the product of a multitude of interrelated factors. This is true both of particular actions and also of patterns of behavior over a lifetime. Given the complexity of factors underpinning behavior, it is impossible to summarize concisely what is known about those factors and how they interact. Influences on behavior can, however, be characterized broadly as comprising: genetics, individual thoughts and feelings, the physical environment, social interaction (with other individuals), social identity (interaction within and between groups), and the macro-social environment. We can also say that some actions are consciously planned, or

The first factors that influencing an individual’s behavior is personality. There are three Personal characteristics that lead to consistent patterns of behavior. The first is observable patterns of behavior that last over time known as trait theory, second is how the unconscious of an individual reacts to stimuli called Psychoanalytic theory and the third is self-actualization and the drive to realize one’s potential also known Humanistic theory. According to Slocum and Hellriegal, “Personality represents the overall profile or combination of stable psychological attributes that capture the unique nature of a person. It combines a set of mental and physical characteristics that reflects how a person looks, thinks, acts and feels”. There are four personality types based on temperament. Firstly, the sanguine type is cheerful and optimistic, pleasant to be with, comfortable with his or her work. According to the Greeks, the sanguine type has a particularly abundant supply of blood (hence the name sanguine, from sanguis, Latin for blood) and so also is characterized by a healthful look, including rosy cheeks. Secondly, the choleric type is characterized by a quick, hot temper, often an aggressive nature. The name refers to bile (a chemical that is excreted by the gall bladder to aid in digestion). Physical features of the choleric person include a yellowish complexion and tense muscles. Thirdly,

The first is adjustment function attitudes. Adjustment function attitudes often helps individuals adjust to their work environment. When employees are well treated, they are likely to develop a positive attitude towards management and organization. When they are berated and given minimal salary increase, they develop negative attitude towards their management or organization. These attitudes help employees adjust to their environment and are basis for their future behavior. Second is ego-defensive function attitude. Ego-defensive Function Attitudes help people in defending their own image. For instance, an older manager whose decisions are continuously challenged by a younger subordinate may feel that the latter is brash, cocky, immature, and inexperienced. In reality, the younger subordinate may be right in challenging the decisions. The older manager may not be an effective leader and may constantly make poor decisions. However, the older manager may not admit this. Rather he will protect his ego by putting the blame squarely on the younger subordinate. He will develop a negative attitude towards the younger subordinate. On the other hand, even the younger subordinate will develop a negative attitude towards the older manager. He will think that the boss is not doing his job properly. Thus he will protect his own