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The Role of Trait Activation Theory in Occupational Behavior: A Systematic Review
Paraskevi Tasoula, Michael Galanakis
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5542/2023.02.004
The American College of Greece, Athens, Greece
The Trait Activation Theory (TAT) is widely regarded as the most influential personality theory approach in psychology. The purpose of this study is to analyze the TAT’s role in the contemporary workplace. Which personality traits are more likely to predict work success? Which characteristics should businesses prioritize throughout the recruiting and selection processes? According to the Trait Activation Theory, what is the significance of motivation in the workplace and how can employers find employees who can be more productive, efficient, and involved in the organization’s goals? A systematic review of past recent research was used to answer the questions raised above. Following the gathering and examination of multiple recent publications on the issue, it was determined that the use of this model had a favorable impact on individual and group performance, working relationships, manager job performance, and workplace creativity.
Trait Activation Theory, Big Five Theory, workplace, personality traits, work behavior, job performance, leadership, group, innovation, core self-evaluation, autonomy
Psychology Research, February 2023, Vol. 13, No. 2, 83-87
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