Mary Is Having Difficulty Understanding the Difference Between Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy

question 288

Multiple Choice

Mary is having difficulty understanding the difference between self-esteem and self-efficacy. You tell her that

• A) self-esteem is the most important of the two concepts for understanding how to motivate people.
• B) self-efficacy is most relevant for managers, while self-esteem is most relevant for subordinates.
• C) self-efficacy refers to how worthwhile an individual feels, while self-esteem refers to the extent to which people believe that their behaviour really affects what happens to them.
• D) self-efficacy refers to peoples' beliefs about their ability to perform a task, while self-esteem refers to the extent to which people believe that they are worthwhile individuals.
• E) self-efficacy influences productivity, while self-esteem influences job satisfaction.