A study of agentic self-efficacy and agentic competence across Britain and the USA

Author: Sadri, Golnaz

Source: The Journal of Management Development, Volume 15, Number 1, 1996 , pp. 51-61(11)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

The reality of working in multicultural environments, in multinational companies and in a global marketplace have made an understanding of potential cultural and country differences imperative. Focuses on two constructs relevant to the study of work-related behaviour, agentic self-efficacy and agentic competence. Self-efficacy may be defined as an individual's judgement of his/her capability to organize and execute a course of action required to attain a designated type of performance. Agentic behaviour includes creating and/or taking advantage of opportunities, risk-taking behaviour, assertiveness in the protection of one's rights and in the pursuit of one's goals, persistence in goal pursuits, and willingness to change one's situation to achieve a better fit with interests, aspirations and expectations. Examines differences in agentic competence and agentic self-efficacy across two countries: Britain and the USA. No significant differences emerged from the results, indicating the cross-country applicability of the two concepts examined. Suggests that further research of this nature, across a broader range of constructs and countries, is needed.

Keywords: Competences; Individual Behaviour; National Cultures; United Kingdom; Usa; Work Psychology

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02621719610107818

Publication date: 1996-01-01