Self-Efficacy

Definition

An employee's belief in their ability to succeed at tasks. It's the difference between 'I've got this' and 'I'm doomed.'

Example Usage

The training program was designed to build self-efficacy among new team members.

Origin

Psychological concept developed by Albert Bandura in 1977

Fun Fact

High self-efficacy correlates with 27% higher productivity

Source: Organizational Psychology

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