Self-Awareness: The Starting point of Change in Individuals – An Empirical Analysis

Abstract

Life today has become challenging and complex. There is an upsurge at the rate at which individuals are experiencing emotional upheavals. Left unchecked, emotional problems could leave a permanent psychological scar in the individuals thereby preventing normal functioning both at work  and home. There is thus an overwhelming need for improving the self-awareness of the individuals which will pave the way for handling challenging situations and improving their social skills. Individuals who  become aware of their strengths and weaknesses would work on correcting those behaviours that cause emotional turmoil which would in turn affect their growth and performance. A changed behaviour would then go on to improve their inter-personal relations thus promoting cohesive groups in  the organization. This research paper aims to study and identify the aspects that contribute to the self-awareness of the management staff of the Automobile Industry in Chennai. The findings from this study would  help the top management to work on those aspects that would promote and enhance self-awareness and correct those aspects that would hinder them.