Learned human helplessness and its role in organization

Abstract

Thesis. ”Learned helplessness" has become an issue which in the 21st century is closely related to the way the employee works in all organizations (both large and small companies), but is also a risk which managers or human resources departments must take into account. The problem itself also applies to representatives of liberal professions and self-employed persons. The article shows the functioning of such an individual and the various deficits to which it is exposed.

 Concepts dicsussed. The concepts of learned helplessness (M. E. P. Seligman, L. Y. Abramson and J. Teasdale, M. Kofta and G. Sędek) and the constructs of I (Subject self, Subject I, I ideal, I real, I deed) have been discussed for the purpose of the article.

 Results and conclusions. ”Learned helplessness" is a factor which significantly affects the mental condition of a person. This mechanism finds a negative reflection in the self-assessment of a person, which largely modifies his motivation and willingness to act. In the organizational reality, these aspects directly translate into work efficiency and employee loyalty, which affects the quality of services provided and staff migration.

 Originality. The combination of subject matter in the field of organization and management psychology, which is reflected in the changing reality of employees of companies, both small and large. It shows the mechanism of human functioning and its opportunities and threats in the modern world.