Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory model

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Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory model
Social Cognitive Theory is defined as as the Social Leaning Theory which is basically a
interpersonal level of theory which is coined by Albert Bandura. This theory mainly focus upon
dynamic form of interaction among individuals personal factors, their behaviour and their
environment (Schunk and DiBenedetto, 2020). Present report is conducted on formative
evaluation of aspects of personal, environmental and behavioural factors from stated theory upon
case study evaluation of TESCO. It has been evaluated from the given case study that
employees of TESCO have undergone through various experiences that affected their
performance capabilities.
Case study evaluation of TESCO
According to the case study evaluation it has been evaluated that employees behaviour
and performance within TESCO mainly get effected due to various elements such as behaviour
of customers and seniors, personal as well as cognitive factor. Furthermore, it has been
underlined that all these factors basically interact as determinants of each other. As per this
theory, this has been stated that human functioning is determined in context of number of basic
capabilities that include vicarious capability, forethought capability, symbolizing capability, self-
regulatory and self-reflective capability (Eccles and Wigfield, 2020). Along with this, it has been
underlined that an individuals behaviour get affected due to the various challenges. Another key
concept is observational learning, which implies learning to perform new behaviours by
exposure to interpersonal or media displays of that same behaviour. Finally, according to this
theory self-regulation can be effectively accomplished in six different forms of manner that are
goal setting, self-reward, feedback on the quality of performance along with the manner in
which they can be improved, self-monitoring and systematic form of observation of individuals
own behaviour and social support from individuals who duly encourage other individuals to have
self-control. According to the evaluation of case study, it has been determined that employees
within company get duly affected with the ever changing environment along with the bond with
fellow colleagues. In addition to this, it has been duly determined that there is no support for
transgender women within organisational workplace premises. All these challenges are not only
affecting behaviour of employees towards their roles and responsibilities but are also affecting
their performance in an adverse manner. In this, management of entity by taking advantage of