MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEES' BIG FIVE PERSONALITY DIMENSIONS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO JOB SATISFACTION

Authors

  • Chan Shiau Wei Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Malaysia
  • Hui Ting Lim Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Malaysia

Keywords:

Big Five personality dimensions, Job satisfaction, Manufacturing employees

Abstract

Earlier studies have indicated that employees' personalities influence their job satisfaction. Thus, this study aims to examine the relationship between the Big Five personality dimensions and job satisfaction in the manufacturing industry. This study also intends to determine which personality dimension is closely related to job satisfaction. 106 employees from the manufacturing industry in Muar, Johor were selected randomly to complete the Big Five personality questionnaire (NEO-FFI-3) and Minnesota Satisfaction Scale (MSQ). The result revealed that only extraversion, openness and conscientiousness are significantly correlated to employees' job satisfaction. Conscientiousness is the closest dimension related to job satisfaction. This quantitative study provides new empirical evidence and contributions to the manufacturing industry.

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Author Biography

  • Chan Shiau Wei, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Malaysia
    Department of Production and Operation Management, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

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Published

05-12-2017

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How to Cite

Shiau Wei, C., & Lim, H. T. (2017). MANUFACTURING EMPLOYEES’ BIG FIVE PERSONALITY DIMENSIONS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO JOB SATISFACTION. Journal of Technology Management and Business, 4(2). https://penerbit.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/jtmb/article/view/1739