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Authors
Affiliations
1 School of Business, Galotias University, Greater Noida, IN
2 Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN
Source
OPUS: HR Journal, Vol 7, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 51-71
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between locus of control and impression management. The study also examines the variation in locus of control dimensions namely, internality, externality (others) and externality (chance). It further investigates the difference on perception of demographic variables (gender and marital status) and sectoral difference on impression management. The study was administered on 125 Managers who were representatives of different private and public sector organizations in Delhi/NCR. Variables in the study were assessed using validated instruments. Descriptive Statistics, t-test, Correlation and Regression were used for data analysis. Organizations will be better prepared to dig into the arena of one of the personality variable, i.e. locus of control and its relationship with impression management. The current research is imperative in providing insights into role of personality variable (locus of control) and impression management, which will be one of the pioneer researches available till date. Moreover, the research will highlight the significance of locus of control dimensions and impression management.
Keywords
Locus of Control, Impression Management, Private Sector, Public Sector, Gender, Marital Status.
