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Title:
IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT TACTICS THAT ACT AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL BOOSTER FOR EMPLOYEES

Authors:
Prithvi Raj Chauhan

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Prithvi Raj Chauhan
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida, D-1 Bali Nagar , New Delhi

MLA 8
Chouhan, Prithvi Raj. "IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT TACTICS THAT ACT AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL BOOSTER FOR EMPLOYEES." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 6, no. 6, June 2021, pp. 1782-1794, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2021.v06i06.012. Accessed June 2021.
APA 6
Chouhan, P. (2021, June). IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT TACTICS THAT ACT AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL BOOSTER FOR EMPLOYEES. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 6(6), 1782-1794. Retrieved from doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2021.v06i06.012
Chicago
Chouhan, Prithvi Raj. "IMPRESSION MANAGEMENT TACTICS THAT ACT AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL BOOSTER FOR EMPLOYEES." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 6, no. 6 (June 2021), 1782-1794. Accessed June, 2021. doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2021.v06i06.012.

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Abstract:
This research study identifies the common impression management tactics that are used at the workplace and that act as positive psychological factors. The main aim of impression management tactics is to protect, maintain or develop their image in front of other people. There are two main types of such tactics, ‘preventive’ and ‘enhancing’. In this study we have measured the impact of five such tactics; Self promotion, favor, excuse, conformity and acclaim. Excuses are ‘preventive’ whereas other tactics are ‘enhancing’. Data was collected from 59 employees working in L.I.C India Ltd. and Polycab India Ltd. through a structured interview. The questions for the interviews were framed in a way to understand the reason why the employees use the impression management tactics and how it helps them achieve a positive mindset. Results indicate that all of the employees use impression management tactics in their workplace. They do this to create a positive working environment in their workplace and also to make them feel good and motivated to work more.

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