Adversity Quotient: A new paradigm in Management to explore

TLDR: A relatively new measure is AQ, which stands for adversity quotient as mentioned in this paper, which is the predictor of success of a person in face of adversity, how he behaves in a tough situation and how he controls the situation, is he able to find the correct origin of the problem, whether he takes his due ownership in that situation, does he try to limit the effects of adversity and how optimistic he is that the adversity will eventually end.

Abstract: It is said that human mind is the most complex machine on earth Psychologists have always been trying to know why we behave the way we do or the way our mind functions It is a complex area of research where explanations have always fallen short Humans differ in their mental capabilities There are various tests available to analyze various mental abilities of a human mind which have a direct effect on their behaviour Some such measures are IQ test, EQ test, personality tests, achievement test, aptitude test, etc One such relatively new measure is AQ, which stands for adversity quotient AQ is the predictor of success of a person in face of adversity, how he behaves in a tough situation, how he controls the situation, is he able to find the correct origin of the problem, whether he takes his due ownership in that situation, does he try to limit the effects of adversity and how optimistic he is that the adversity will eventually end The science of AQ was developed by Dr Paul G Stoltz in 1997 This is a conceptual paper which explains at length what is AQ, how is it different from IQ and EQ, dimensions of AQ, building blocks of AQ, levels of adversity, how is AQ different from resilience and hardiness, AQ in organizations, research done on AQ, and how to improve your own and others AQ