Prior experience, watching successful behavior models, persuasion and encouragement from others, and assessment of physical and emotional states all lead to _____.
A)decrease in organizational identification
B)low self-monitoring behavior
C)decrease in self-esteem
D)increase in self-efficacy
E)development of an external locus of control

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According to one OB writer, "self-efficacy arises from the gradual acquisition of complex cognitive, social, linguistic, and/or physical skills through experience." Your self-efficacy calculation would involve cognitive appraisal of the interaction between your perceived capability and situational opportunities and obstacles.

Prior Experience, Watching Successful Behavior Models, Persuasion and Encouragement from Others