CONTENT
1. UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN AN ORGANISATION
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definition of human behavior
1.3 The importance of understanding human behavior to an organization
1.4 The importance of understanding human behavior by leaders
1.5 Leadership self-evaluation/self-assessment
1.6 The benefits of self- assessment/self-evaluation to leaders today.

1.1 INTRODUCTION
Organisations are made up of people and people are a huge asset to any organization. To be more successful in achieving their goal and objectives; organisations needs to have an understanding about their human assets, their behavior, tendencies, best practice etc..” Leadership is the ability of one person to influence
People normally have faith in authentic leaders as they are leaders who not only know what they believe in and value but also act on that values and beliefs candidly and openly.
Most leaders are unaware of the effect their emotional intelligence has on their superiors and subordinates, many a time we blame negative outcome to those around us, all the time being totally blind to the fact that our personality might have had effect on others action. “Those who use the emotional intelligence framework to guide their thoughts and actions may find it easier to create trust in relationship, harness energy under pressure, and sharpen their ability to make sound decisions-in other words, they increase their potential for success in the workplace”(Jones and Bartlett learning PTT) only by carrying out self-assessment/evaluation will you be able to understand your emotional intelligence and other traits.
As leaders one should know what their strength and weaknesses as this will enable them build on their strength and march it to their leadership opportunities, it will also assist in the development of their weaknesses and allows for the elimination of threats to leadership.
1.6 THE BENEFITS OF SELF- ASSESSMENT/SELF-EVALUATION TO LEADERS TODAY.
Most of the benefits of self-assessment have already been discuss above, however some benefits are;
A. Develop Emotional