EFFECTS OF PERSONALITY TRAITS ON TEAM PERFORMANCE WITH MODERATING ROLE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AT ARCHROMA PAKISTAN LIMITED

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyse the big five personality traits impact i.e. Extraversion, Agreeableness, Openness to Experience, Neuroticism, Conscientiousness in group performance in multinational organization. The study is carried out in one of the Karachi’s famous textile multinational organization i.e. Archroma Pakistan Limited. Methodology: This research is explanatory in nature based on deductive approach. The data was collected with the help of a research instrument i.e. a questionnaire from a sample of300 employees of the Archroma Pakistan Limited. Quantitative data was collected on a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5 which was further analysed through statistical tools correlation and regression analysis by using SPSS, version 23. Findings: Agreeableness, conscientiousness, and extraversion all have a positive effect on team effectiveness. However, only agreeableness and openness to new experiences have a significant link with team performance, according to this study. The relation between conscientiousness and team performance, as well as the relationship between extroversion and team performance, were both shown to be inconsequential in this study. Practical Implications: The current study considered quite useful for the industry in ascertaining the effect of chosen variables on team performance. Management of other industries may also benefit from the findings ofthis study. To get a competitive advantage, businesses should leverage teams rather than individuals.