Unpacking Our Conversations

The question "What are you doing?" always entails communication, whether with oneself or others, through spoken or written words, or through nonverbal expressions. Dive into this discussion on organizational relationships and communication, exploring their practical applications.

Self-Concept and Dimensions of Self

Exercises

  1. Examine your academic or professional résumé - or, if you don’t have one, create one now. According to the dimensions of self described in this section, which dimensions contribute to your résumé? Discuss your results with your classmates.
  2. How would you describe yourself in terms of the dimensions of self as shown in Figure 16.1 "Luft and Ingram's Dimensions of Self"? Discuss your thoughts with a classmate.
  3. Can you think of a job or career that would be a good way for you to express yourself? Are you pursuing that job or career? Why or why not? Discuss your answer with a classmate.