Assertiveness

Running head : ASSERTIVENESS

Assertiveness

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Assertiveness

Assertiveness is defined as a quality demonstrated by individuals who know what they feel and what they want , take definite and clear action to express their views , refuse to be side-tracked , and ensure that others know where they stand (Francis and Woodcock , 1982 ,

. 68 . In relation to this meaning , an aggressive individual has the characteristic of expression his or her opinion or stand and has the capability to make other people

pay attention it , while still respecting the rights of others . In this sense , aggressiveness is different from assertion because the latter entails dominance and they intimidate other people as well as violating their rights (Francis and Woodcock , 1982

The skills that are related to assertion can be identified and learned Assertion can help in increasing the ability of an individual to make positive influence on other people , which is highly applicable for those with leadership roles . Assertiveness is identified as partly attitude and partly social skills . The attitudes that are connected with self-assertion are acquired in the early stages of life , which most of the time affects an individual in subtle ways (Francis and Woodcock 1982

Assertiveness could be seen through both physical and vocal attributes of an individual . It is highly likely that an individual might have physical assertiveness but he or she lacks vocal assertiveness Nevertheless , in general both physical and vocal assertiveness works hand in hand with each other . An...