Abstract: A Quantitative Research Study: Personality and Commitment
Posted: Monday, November 16, 2009
by Matt Argano, MA
Research Online: Digital Archives as a Publishing Platform at Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga
This research study was originally published as Argano, Matt, Research Online: Digital Archive as a Publishing Platform at Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, Review, 35(4), 2011. Original study available here.
A quantitative research design tested the relationship between leaders’ personality traits and organizational commitment in Apparel and Consumer Packaged Goods organizations. The results of this study revealed a correlation between leaders’ personality traits and levels of organizational commitment. Data were collected from 50 leaders in these organizations, along with 204 of their associates in the New York and New Jersey area.
Using the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire (OCQ), and a demographic survey, the data were collected. Leaders were comprised of Director and Vice President level managers. These leaders completed the Hogan Personality Inventory, which measured five distinct areas of personality: Ambition, Adjustment, Sociability, Interpersonal Sensitivity and Prudence. Associates reporting to these leaders completed the Organizational Commitment Questionnaire, rating their own levels of organizational commitment. Evidence supported the reliability and validity of both leader personality and organizational commitment models and instruments.
This research study concluded there is a significant relationship between leaders’ personality traits and associates’ levels of organizational commitment. Specifically, leaders’ Interpersonal Sensitivity and Adjustment personality traits both influence and shape associates’ levels of organizational commitment. The remaining personality traits examined showed weak relationships with organizational commitment. Statistical data and implications for the findings are included.
Argano, Matt T.,The Relationship between Leaders' Personality Traits and Organizational Commitment (December 6, 2011).
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Hi Matt,Thanks for this very helpful and informative article. It is applicable in many organization settings outside of the workplace.Welcome to SearchWarp.Mark Parsec
Hi Matt. Great article and very informative. Thank you for sharing this to us. Welcome to Searchwarp. Looking forward to reading your articles. Best of luck to you. ~Nenita~
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