### essential human characteristic:

Autonomy
* begins to develop with disengagement from parents.
* can be a self- esteem builder.
* cohesive process that builds unity in diversity.
* concept repugnant to the exercise of the right of self-determination of peoples.
* critical ethical principle, as autonomy is based on the right to self-determination.
* enables children to make decisions for themselves.
* involves initiating and regulating one's own actions.
* is about personal control over life events.
* is an essential human characteristic
  - instrument for cultural survival and national cohesion
  - as difficult to see archaeologically as is gender
  - characterised by the capacity for spontaneity, awareness and intimacy
  - crucial to achieving a sense of self-worth
  - derived from the Greek meaning self-law
  - devoid of making decisions on the possibilities of rewards or punishments
  - independence
  - more than freedom from outside restraint or freedom to make personal choices
  - related to resilience
  - self-government
  - something that philosophers often talk about
* is the aspect of persons that undue paternalism offends against
  - greatest desire of a creative and constructive mind
  - name of the game at charter schools
  - overriding principle in the U.S. and other Western nations
  - principle that addresses the concept of independence
  - state of existing or functioning independently from another or others
* liberty generating principle.
* logical property that is highly desirable for the laws of physics to possess.
* means assertion of our own needs, making choices and finding our own partner.
* occurs when young adults leave home.
* process for building a new national identity nourished by cultural diversity
  - of national liberation, of national reconciliation
* refers to the recognition and respect for an individual's right to live with free choice.
* strongly influences the decision of individuals to join and stay with an organization.
  * is something that philosophers often talk about. The idea occurs in moral, political, and bioethical philosophy. It means that someone is able to make a sensible decision without being forced to do so by someone else.

### essential human characteristic | autonomy:

Individual autonomy
* direct result of fearless thinking.
* refers to citizens functioning as individuals.

### essential workplace skill:

Assertiveness
* allows a leader to tactfully push a follower a certain way.
* direct, honest expression of feelings and desires.
* focuses on goal orientation and self-actualizing behavior.
* improves self-esteem and gains respect from others.
* increases the chances of our needs being met.
* involves clear and firm communication within respectful relationships.
* is also different from nonassertiveness
  - an essential workplace skill
  - contrasted with aggressive and passive behaviors
  - courage balanced with consideration
  - one of the essential skills in the modern working environment
  - positivism
  - presented as a set of learnable skills of verbal and non-verbal communication
* is the ability to stand up for one's rights without denying the rights of others
  - marriage of courtesy and insistence
  - skill that tops the list for success or failure in any workplace situation
  - very different from aggressiveness
* manifestation of self-esteem.
* positive and constructive approach to personal effectiveness.
* predicts threat and challenge responses to potential stress among women.
* promotes equality in relationships.
* requires a change in attitude as well as a change in behavior.
* sees everyone as equal with equal rights and equal responsibilities.
* skill that can be learned through practice
  - which is useful to everyone
* way of communicating, thinking and being that is directly related to self-esteem.