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2.3.33 Responsible
According to Rue and Byars (1993:155), a responsible person is accountable for reaching
objectives, uses resources properly and adheres to the organisational policy.
The responsible CEl must therefore be accountable for his actions and decisions at all times. He
alone is responsible for the successful completion of his duties and must be held accountable for
the resources and processes used to complete these duties.
2.3.34 Self Confident
Rncham and Rhodes (1999:110) define self-confidence as expressing belief in one's ability to
accomplish atask and select an effective approach to atask or problem. This includes confidence
in one's own ability expressed in increasingly challenging circumstances, confidence in one's own
decisions or opinions, and the ability to handle failures constructively.
Rue and Byars (1993:365) add that self-confidence stems from having precise knowledge and
knowing how to use it Maccaleer and Shannon (2002:11) add that self-confidence is a sound
sense of one's self-worth and capabilities.
The CEL must have confidence in his own abilities. He must have the self-confidence to present a
lecture to students, approach prospective student employers, give feedback to faculty members on
his performance, etc.
Qark (1991:39) states that confidence is an ability to maintain self-belief when faced with
uncertainty, pressure or conflict
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