DIAGNOSIS OF STRENGTHS

&
WEAKNESSES

Presented by:
Dhananjay Kumar
Jaipuria institute of
Management, Noida
Agenda
Research Objectives.
Methodology.
Defining the strengths and weaknesses.
Analysis of data.
Interpretation of data.
Related Behavioral Models.
Summary.
What is..
Strength
The quality of being strong, ability to do
or bear , whether physical , mental or
moral.
It is the power to force, it is the quality of
being strong.
Strengths
deterination/deanalytical teamplayer social/extrovert concentration
dicated 3% 4% 8% 4%
9%
optimistic confidence
5% 9%
creativity
4%
planning hard working
2% patience 14%
8%
fast
flexibility learner
12% honesty 9%
9%
What is Weakness?
 Is a condition or quality of being weak
either due to personal defect or failing .
A special fondness or inclination towards
something.
It can be a flaw or a weak point.
Weaknesses
 Research objective
To understand the psychology of the students
by analyzing their strengths and weaknesses.
 Research Methodology

Approach to the study

quantitative study was conducted. Primary data

was collected. Respondents were asked to write

down their five strengths and weaknesses .

Secondary data was collected through internet to

further study the behavioural aspects of data.

 Stages in the Study

Stage 1 Collection
 Collection of data.

 Students were asked to write down five strengths and

weaknesses .

 Data collected is Q-SORT.

Stage 2 : Categorization

 Categorization of data.
 Common strengths and weaknesses are categorize through tally
bars and by making frequency table.
 Stages in the Study

Stage 3 Analysis
 Analysis of the data.

 Analysis tools used for the data:-

Mean, median, quartile deviations.
Respondent Profile

The Respondent profile was as follows :

 Male/Females

 Students PGDM(G),JIM NOIDA

 SEC A
 21 – 29 years.
 Sample size : n = 23
Interpretation
Strengths
 Mean:-the avg. strength of
the sample students are
patience , social.
 Q1(lower quartile):-In our
case less than 25%
students strengths are
concentration, team player,
creativity.
 Median(Q2):- 50% of the
students strengths are
patience , social/ extrovert.
Weakness
 Mean:-the Average
weakness of the sample is
Lack of time management.
 Q1(lower quartile):-Less
than 25% students have
the weaknesses Lack of
concentration , inflexible ,
pessimistic.
 Median(Q2):-50% of the
student weaknesses are
impatience and lack of
planning.
Contd….
Strengths Weakness
Q3(upper quartile):- Q3(upper quartile):-
more than 75% of the More than 75% of the
students strengths are student weaknesses
confidence , fast are Introvert/ lack of
learner, communication skills.
dedicated/determinatio Mode : the most
n and honesty. occurring weaknesses
Mode : the most are lack of confidence ,
occurring strength emotional.
from the data is hard
working.
Comprises:
• Characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors that make a person unique.
•Arises from within the individual and remains fairly
consistent throughout life.

Components:
•Consistency
•Psychological & physiological
•Impact behaviors and actions
•Multiple expressions
STRENGTHS
CONFIDENCE:
 Described as a state of being certain.
 Feeling of trust or belief in yourself and your abilities.
 Freedom from doubt; hopefulness that events will be favorable.

SOCIAL , EXTROVERT , GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

 It always refers to the interaction of organisms with other
organisms and to their collective co-existence.
 Whether the interaction is voluntary or involuntary
 Extrovert is a person who is friendly ,outgoing and who is
energized by being around other people.
CREATIVE:
 Is a mental and social process involving the generation of
new ideas or concepts .
 New associations of the creative mind between existing
ideas or concepts, creativity is fueled by the process of
either conscious or unconscious insight.
 Creativeness is simply the act of making something new.

HONESTY:
 Is the human quality of communicating and acting truthfully
in accordance with a sense of fairness and sincerity.
 Includes all varieties of communication, both verbal and
non-verbal.
 Honesty implies a lack of deceit.
TEAMWORK :
 A joint action by 2 or more persons' or a group, in which
each person subordinates his or her individual interests and
opinions to the unity and efficiency of the group."
 The most effective teamwork is produced when all the
individuals involved harmonize their contributions and work
towards a common goal.

OPTIMISM:
 Optimism is the propensity to look at the bright side of any
situation and expect the best possible outcome from any
series of events.
 People who feel optimism live their lives expecting positive
outcomes and events.
 Optimism is one of the cornerstones of success.
HARDWORKING:
 Is a person, taking her work seriously and doing it well and
rapidly.
 Putting in the time required to get the job done.

DETERMINATION:
 Is the free choice of one’s own acts without external
compulsion, and especially as the freedom of the people
 Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in
yourself, vision, hard work, and dedication.
WEAKNESSES
EMOTIONAL/SENTIMENTAL:
 Insincerely emotional.
 Dependent on sentiment.
 Characterized by or showing sentiment.

INTROVERT:
 An introvert is a person who is energized by being alone and
whose energy is drained by being around other people.
 Introverts are more concerned with the inner world of the
mind
 They enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings.
IMPATIENCE:
 A lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay.
 A restless desire for change and excitement.
 A dislike of anything that causes delay.
 An irritable petulant feeling.

PESSIMISM:
 Is a painful state of mind which negatively colours the
perception of life, specially with regard to future events.
 The most common example of this phenomenon is the "Is
the glass half empty or half full?
WORKOHOLIC:
 Is a person who is addicted to work .
 The phrase does not always imply that the person actually
enjoys their work, but rather simply feels compelled to do it.

INFLEXIBILITY:
 The quality of being rigid and rigorously severe.
 The inability to change or be changed to fit changed
circumstances .
 Implies lack of susceptibility to persuasion.

CASUAL:
 Marked by lack of concern.
 Without or seeming to be without plan or method.

SHORT TEMPER:
 Quickly arouse to anger
Factors affecting
personality
Needs
Social factors
Cultural factors
Situational factors
Biological factors
 TYPES OF PARENTING
STYLE
1. Authoritarian Parenting
In this style of parenting, children are expected to
follow the strict rules established by the parents.
Failure to follow such rules usually results in
punishment. Authoritarian parents fail to explain
the reasoning behind these rules.
If asked to explain, the parent might simply reply,
"Because I said so." These parents have high
demands, but are not responsive to their children.
These parents are obedience- and status-
oriented, and expect their orders to be obeyed
without explanation.
 2. Authoritative Parenting
• authoritative parenting style establish rules and
guidelines that their children are expected to
follow.
• This kind of parenting style is much more
democratic.
• Authoritative parents are responsive to their
children and willing to listen to their questions.
• When children fail to meet the expectations, these
parents are more nurturing and forgiving rather
than punishing.
• These parents monitor and impart clear standards
for their children’s conduct. They are assertive,
but not intrusive and restrictive.
• Their disciplinary methods are supportive, rather
3. Permissive Parenting
Permissive parents, sometimes referred to as
indulgent parents, have very few demands to
make of their children.
These parents rarely discipline their children
because they have relatively low expectations of
maturity and self-control.
Permissive parents are more responsive than
they are demanding. They are nontraditional and
lenient, do not require mature behavior, allow
considerable self-regulation, and avoid
confrontation.
They are generally nurturing and communicative
with their children, often taking on the status of a
friend more than that of a parent.
4.Uninvolved Parenting
An uninvolved parenting style is characterized by
few demands, low responsiveness and little
communication.
While these parents fulfill the child's basic needs,
they are generally detached from their child's life.
In extreme cases, these parents may even reject
or neglect the needs of their children.
 Types of need
Primary Needs
Primary needs are based upon biological
demands, such as the need for oxygen, food,
and water.

Secondary Needs
Secondary needs are generally psychological,
such as the need for nurturing, independence,
and achievement
1.Ambition Needs
Achievement: Success, accomplishment, and
overcoming obstacles.

Exhibition: Shocking or thrilling other people.

Recognition: Displaying achievements and

gaining social status.
2. Materialistic Needs
Acquisition: Obtaining things.
Construction: Creating things.
Order: Making things neat and organized.
Retention: Keeping things.
3.Power Needs
Abasement: Confessing and apologizing.
Autonomy: Independence and resistance.
Aggression: Attacking or ridiculing others.
Blame Avoidance: Following the rules and
avoiding blame.
Deference: Obeying and cooperating with
others.
Dominance: Controlling others.
4. Affection Needs
Affiliation: Spending time with other people.
Nurturance: Taking care of another person.
Play: Having fun with others.

Information Needs
Cognizance: Seeking knowledge and asking
questions.
Exposition: Education others.
 ANALYSIS OF
STRENGTHS
STRENGTH INFLUENCING BEHAVIOURAL
FACTORS TRAITS

Extrovert Permissive Activity, risk taking

Parenting, Need for ,sociability,
Personal Admiration Impulsive, expressive,
& ambition needs responsible, reflective

Confidence Authoritative Thoughtful, easy

parenting, going, egocentric,
Need for self hopeful.
sufficiency & ambition
needs
creative Permissive Social able,
Parenting, need for easy-going,
affection and carefree
Approval,
materialistic need

honesty Authoritative Asserter,

parenting, need for Supportive,
prestige, power needs self-reliant,
trustworthy
teamwork Authoritative Generous, caring,
Parenting, optimistic,
Ambition needs, judgmental,
need for competent,
perfection friendly

hardworking Authoritarian Understanding,

parenting, need reasonable,
For prestige, responsible,
Materialistic needs dedicated, self-
disciplined
 ANALYSIS OF
WEAKNESSES
Impatience Permissive Insecurity,
parenting, Want tobe
Power needs authoritativeloyal,d
istrust others

Pessimism Uninvolved Parenting, Rigid,insecured

Stubborn,
Systematic,
goal oriented, short
tempered

Casual Permissive Easy going,

Parenting Carefree,hopeful,cont
ented,playful
introvert Authoritarian Serious,
Parenting suspicious,
Unhappy,
Worried,
Anxious,
good observant

Inflexibility Authoritarian Ego centric,

Parenting Hot headed,
Rigid, focused,
Determined,
histrionic
Johari Window
Johari Window
Johari Window
Johari Window
Personality
Trait theories
Five-factor model of personality traits
 Five dimensions measured in personality tests
 Openness (creative, daring)
 Conscientiousness (reliable, hardworking)
 Extraversion (outgoing, social)
 Agreeableness (selfless, forgiving)
 Neuroticism (anxious, worrisome)
 Myers Briggs® type indicator (MBTI®)
highly regarded system for understanding
and interpreting personality
derives most of its underpinning theory from
Carl Jung's Psychological Types ideas and to a
lesser extent the Four Temperaments
method for understanding personality and
preferred modes of behaving
 The Trait Perspective
UNSTABLE
Moody Touchy
Anxious Restless Hans and Sybil
Rigid
Sober
Aggressive
Excitable Eysenck use two
Pessimistic
Reserved
Changeable
Impulsive
primary
Unsociable
Quiet
Optimistic
Active
personality
melancholic choleric
INTROVERTED EXTRAVERTED factors as axes
Passive
Careful
phlegmatic sanguine
Sociable for describing
Outgoing
Thoughtful Talkative personality
Peaceful Responsive
Controlled Easygoing variation
Reliable Lively
Even-tempered Carefree
Calm Leadership
STABLE
SUMMARY
Study on
Strengths & weaknesses
Personality traits.
Influencing factors
Respondents were 23.
Age Bracket – 21 to 25 years.
Data Collection- Q Sort
Quantitative Analysis:
Mean, median, mode, Quartiles.
Result:
 Most of the people have strength as:
 Hardworking
 Social

 Patience

 Flexibility

Have weakness as:

 Lack of Confidence
 Emotional instability
 Cultural
forces

Individual
Hereditary
forces Personality Situational Forces

Family
relationship
forces