Matt Argano

Abstract: A Study of Leaders' Personality Traits and Commitment



Posted: Thursday, March 19, 2009

by Matt Argano

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.

Abstract

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).  
Senior level HR professional specializing in the fields of organizational development and global Human Resources. Matt has extensive experience in the development of company-wide HR programs and solutions including workforce strategies, total rewards, succession and replacement planning, M&A, performance management and talent acquisition programs.

Matt is certified in multiple psychometric and behavioral instruments including the Hogan Leadership series, Clark Wilson 360, EQ-i, Lominger Multi-Rater Instrument, Leadership Architect, DISC, Behavioral Profiles and Leader 363 Assessment.

Matt earned a Master's Degree from Beacon Graduate School in Organizational Management and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership. Matt's dissertation focuses on the correlation between personality traits in leaders and levels of employee satisfaction.

Matt currently serves as an Advisory Board member at Dignity U Wear, a Florida based charity
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