The Influence of Personality on Job Satisfaction of Public Sector Employees
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
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