Question

In the context of factors that influence the motivation to learn, which of the following management actions is likely to increase employees' self-efficacy? Communicating that training will focus on identifying areas of incompetence Informing the employees about the times their peers have failed to benefit from the training Not sharing information on the purpose of training programs Emphasizing that learning is under the employees’ personal control Making it clear that only the best of the employees can get through the training programs

Answer 1

Emphasizing that learning is under the employees’ personal control

Explanation: Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments (Bandura, 1977, 1986, 1997). Self-efficacy reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one's own motivation, behavior, and social environment.

Some examples of strong self-efficacy include:

- A student who feels confident that she will be able to learn the information and do well on a test.

- A woman who has just accepted a job position in a role she has never performed before but feels that she has the ability to learn and perform her job well.

Self-Efficacy is the belief in one's ability to succeed in achieving an outcome or reaching a goal. ... High self-efficacy reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one's own motivation, behavior, and environment, and allows students to become advocates for their own needs and supports.