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The MARS Model Of Self Esteem

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achievement). They must also be acceptable to the individual concerned in terms of self image, self worth and self value so they are likely to be positive and based on the drive for improved levels of comfort, capability and well being. They must also be acceptable (or at least not unacceptable) to the society and environment in which the individual lives and works, and capable of being harmonized and integrated with them (Pettinger, 2002). Recognition: A critical part of process of developing self esteem and self worth lies in the nature and levels of recognition accorded to the achievement of particular goals. The need for recognition itself therefore becomes a drive. Individuals tend to pursue goals that will be recognized and valued by …show more content…

The name of the model is an acronym of the four major factors that have an effect on employee performance, which are; Motivation, Abilities, Role perception and Situational Factors (MARS). Individual values, personality, perceptions, attitudes, and stress form a basis on which the factors interact (Heller 2004). These factors are highly interrelated in organizations. Unless all of the elements of the MARS model are satisfied, employee behavior and performance will be affected and negatively impacted. For example, enthusiastic and employee with high motivation level who is skilled in running the work (ability), and understands the job duties (roles perception) well, will not be able to perform their job well if there is a lack of the adequate and sufficient resources (situational …show more content…

This concept would relate to the level of “ego” in Maslow‟s theory on the hierarchy of needs, which deals with independence, achievement, freedom, status, recognition, and self-esteem. By acknowledging the excellence and well-performed activities of employees, managers can determine the type of recognition required. The level of appreciation from recognition rises if it is an honest and well-deserve recognition because “if employees believe you are a fair, honest and caring boss, most of them will remain loyal and respond in kind” (Wiscombe,

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