The influence of personality type on organizational stress and turnover intention
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Date
2012
Authors
Husna Zahira, Nordin
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Abstract
Most of the previous researchers have identified the factors of organizational stress
which apparently are common factors all around the world. Stressors such as factors intrinsic
to the job, role in the organizations, relationship at work, career development, organizational
structure and climate, and home and work interface (Cartwright & Cooper, 1997; Cooper &
Marshall, (1978). The degree of stress experienced by people is different even though they
are under the same work conditions. Some people work best under pressure while some
found it difficult to cope. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of
organizational stress on turnover intention and to find out whether personality type
contributes to the situation. In particular, how different personality behave under the same
stress level and their reaction towards turnover intention. The Big Five personality
dimensions was used in this study to measure the personality among employees. Sample size
was employees working in Electronic and Electrical industry in Penang. Results showed that
organizational stress is positively related to turnover intention. Having high responsibility for
other people, lack of job security, and high workload all contributed to organizational stress.
Individual with high conscientiousness, openness to experience, and extraversion are less
likely to suffer from organizational stress and turnover intention.
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Business Administration , Organizational Stress , Personality , Turnover Intention