Bandura's (1977) social learning theory provided a platform for Manz and Sims
(1980) to cultivate their self-management framework and eventually branch into selfleadership
theory (Manz, 1986). Bandura's 1977 work emphasized the importance of observing and modeling three behavioral components: behavior, attitudes or internal
processes of the individual, and emotional reactions or external influences of the
environment (Bandura, 1977). Bandura stated: