THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY TRAITS AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG EMPLOYEES AT SELECTED GOVERNMENT-LINKED COMPANIES

Abstract

The complexity of the current global and competitive working environment means that workforce diversity can significantly impact an organization's success. To address issues like employee turnover and organizational downsizing, this study examined the understanding of job commitment and job analysis concerning employees' individual traits and job characteristics, which present major challenges in organizational behavior. The study involved 232 employees from three government-linked companies in Shah Alam, Selangor which were Telekom Malaysia Berhad, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, and Amanah Raya Berhad. Samples were selected using a convenient sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 28). The findings revealed that the personality trait of openness to experience is significantly related to organizational commitment (r=-.153, p<.05). Additionally, there are significant effects between various dimensions of personality traits, job characteristics, and organizational commitment. In conclusion, this study underscores the importance of organizational commitment for effective and efficient functioning. It is recommended that organizations allow employees to redesign their work processes to fully utilize their skills and abilities, thereby enhancing their commitment.