Components of the Communication Competency

Self Efficacy – 32

What did you learn about yourself after reviewing the results?

 Self efficacy is individual’s self belief related to their own ability to perform specific take successfully ( Judge, T.A and Bono, J.E in Hellriegel and Slocum 2009: 108 ).  I am not surprised with the results as I have been studying all along (doing some diplomas and professional certificate) since I left the university about 10 years ago. I have good temperament for studies with a positive attitude to read and listen to what others have to say about a specific issue. I have always been motivated by my desire to learn and achieve a level of excellence in areas of studies. As explained by that “motivation is an internal state or condition (sometimes described as a need, desire, or want) that serves to activate or energize behavior and give it direction” (Kleinginna and Kleinginna, in Hunt, 2001). Though I have not been able to achieve this to my satisfaction due to my hectic work schedule but my personal “desire to learn” I have always kept me motivated me to be in touch with academia through different short term courses, professional certificates and diplomas.

Identify what areas you would like to develop related to this exercise.

I find it difficult to maintain a study schedule and I believe this is one of the areas that I need to improve on. However due to my hectic work schedule, that involves a substantial amount of travel, plus the family commitments I don’t really how I can work in this area. Sticking to a weekly study schedule has been unsuccessful for me in the past.

How would you go about creating a plan for improvement?

Living up to a study schedule has been a constant challenge for me. I haven’t been able to complete two on campus post grad study programs in the last few years. I have found the solution in opting for a distance and online study courses that offers greater level of flexibility. I have also enrolled myself is limited number for courses for...