Linking the Big Five personality constructs to organizational commitment

This study explored the linkages between the five-factor model of personality and Meyer and Allen’s (1991) model of organizational commitment using a field sample. Results indicated that Extraversion was significantly related to affective commitment, continuance commitment, and normative commitment....

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Veröffentlicht in:	Personality and individual differences 2006-10, Vol.41 (5), p.959-970
Hauptverfasser:	Erdheim, Jesse, Wang, Mo, Zickar, Michael J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Five factor model Five-factor model of personality Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Motivation. Job satisfaction. Attitude Occupational psychology Organizational commitment Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology
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Zusammenfassung:	This study explored the linkages between the five-factor model of personality and Meyer and Allen’s (1991) model of organizational commitment using a field sample. Results indicated that Extraversion was significantly related to affective commitment, continuance commitment, and normative commitment. Neuroticism, Conscientiousness, and Openness to Experience were all significantly related to continuance commitment. Lastly, Agreeableness was significantly related to normative commitment. Theoretical and practical implications of the results are discussed.
ISSN:	0191-8869 1873-3549
DOI:	10.1016/j.paid.2006.04.005