ABSTRACT
Possession of certain traits and skills is an indicator of effectiveness; behaviors are the indicators of the effective use of traits and skills in organizational contexts. The generic term “competency” generally refers to discrete abilities to accomplish a job, regardless of traits, skills, or behaviors. Self-confidence is a general sense about one's ability to accomplish what needs to be accomplished. Self-confidence is important because it provides self, subordinates, and others with a sense of order and direction. The negative aspects of excessive self-confidence are substantial. Excessive confidence can lead to foolish risk-taking. Situations demanding decisiveness generally require minimal levels of subordinate participation or checking with outside authority. The most notable reason for decisiveness is crisis; others are efficiency and time management. Resilience is defined as the ability to spring back into shape, position, or direction after being pressed or stretched. Energy contributes heavily to task accomplishment and indirectly to a drive for achievement and a willingness to assume responsibility.
