The Influence of Personality on Job Satisfaction of Public Sector Employees

Authors

  • Oursoula BAYAD Laboratory of Science and Technology of Information and Education, Ben M'sick Faculty of Sciences, Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Casablanca, Morroco
  • Assia BENABID Faculty of Sciences Ben M'sik, Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, ,Morroco
  • Touri BOUZEKRI Laboratory of Science and Technology of Information and Education, Ben M'sick Faculty of Sciences, Hassan 2 University of Casablanca, Casablanca,Morroco

Abstract

The relationship between personality and job satisfaction has garnered increasing interest from researchers in recent years. However, few studies have specifically examined the context of the public sector, which presents distinct organizational and cultural characteristics. This article aims to fill this gap by thoroughly examining the impact of personality traits on job satisfaction of public sector employees. A comprehensive review of empirical literature was conducted, including quantitative, qualitative, longitudinal, and comparative studies. The results show that certain personality traits, such as conscientiousness and emotional stability, are particularly determinant for job satisfaction of public servants. These traits seem to be in line with the requirements of rigor, performance, and stress management inherent to the public sector. Conversely, other traits like extraversion and agreeableness, although more strongly related to satisfaction in the private sector, play a less crucial role in the public context. The article also explores the underlying mechanisms of these relationships, drawing on qualitative studies that reveal the importance of recognition of efforts, balance between demands and resources, as well as the fit between personality and work environment. Practical implications for human resource management in the public sector are then developed,

particularly in terms of recruitment, task assignment, and competency development.

 

Keywords : Personality, Job Satisfaction, Public Sector, Personality Traits, Human Resource Management.

 

Received Date: December 18, 2024 

Accepted Date: January 09, 2025                    

Published Date: February 01, 2025

Available Online at https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/312

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14782935

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Published

2025-02-01

How to Cite

Oursoula BAYAD, Assia BENABID, & Touri BOUZEKRI. (2025). The Influence of Personality on Job Satisfaction of Public Sector Employees. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Studies, 4(1), 01–06. Retrieved from https://ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/312