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Assertiveness in the workplace : personal and business competitiveness in emerging and developing countries / edited by Connie Atristain-Suárez and Susana Castaños-Cervantes.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Suárez, Connie Atristain, editor.
Castaños-Cervantes, Susana, editor.
EBSCOhost
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Assertiveness (Psychology).
Interpersonal relations.
Psychology, Industrial.
Success in business--Psychological aspects.
Success in business.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xxiv, 237 pages) : illustrations, map
Edition:
First edition.
Place of Publication:
Leeds : Emerald Publishing, 2025.
Contents:
Cover
Assertiveness in the Workplace
Assertiveness in the Workplace: Personal and Business Competitiveness in Emerging and Developing Countries
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
About the Editors
About the Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. Assertiveness in the Workplace: Personal and Business Competitiveness in Emerging and Developing Countries
Abstract
Introduction
Assertiveness Statement: Exploring Its Definition
The Importance of Assertiveness in the Business Environment: Its Role in Effective Communication and Business Management
Objectives, Research Questions, and Structure of This Book
Key Terms and Definitions
References
I
Assertiveness as a Personal Feature for Competitiveness and Business Success
2. Assertive Communication for Personal and Business Success
Assertive Communication: The Differences Between Aggressive, Passive and Assertive Communication
Characteristics of Assertive Personalities
Assertive Communication and Conflict Resolution
Competing
Accommodating
Avoiding
Compromising
Collaborating/Cooperating
Characteristics of an Assertive Personality in the Work Environment
Advantages of Assertiveness
Attributes of Assertiveness
External Manifestations
Internal Manifestations
Assertiveness of a Leader
Assertive Leaders
Autocratic (Authoritarian) Leadership
Advantages of Authoritarian Leadership
Disadvantages of Authoritative Leadership
Democratic (Participative) Leadership
Advantages of Participative Leadership
Disadvantages of Participative Leadership
Laissez-Faire (Delegative) Leadership
Disadvantages of Participative Leadership
Coercive Leadership Style
Authoritative Leadership Style
Affiliative Leadership Style
Democratic Leadership Style
Pacesetting Leadership Style
Coaching Leadership Style
Transformational Leadership
Transactional Leadership
Assertiveness in Pursuing Goals and Personal Success
Conclusion
3. Assertiveness, Trait Competitiveness and Perception of Performance as Emotional Intelligence Predisposing Factors
Abstract
Literature Review
Emotional Intelligence and Assertiveness
Emotional Intelligence and Individual Competitiveness
Emotional Intelligence and Performance Perception at Work
Literature in the Latin American Environment
Models for Measuring Emotional Intelligence
Mayer and Salovey Model and Extremera and Fernández-Berrocal Model (TMMS-24)
Goleman Model
Other Models that Value Traits
Types of Instruments for Measuring Emotional Intelligence
Self-Report
External Observer Reports
Performance Test
Methodology and Data
Type of Study
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 09, 2025).
Other Format:
Print version :
Print version: Atristain-Suárez, Connie Assertiveness in the Workplace
ISBN:
9781836622161
1836622163
9781836622147
1836622147
Publisher Number:
90102362723
CIPO000255912
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license.

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