DOES THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AND NEUROTICISM TRAITS PREDICT JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG EMPLOYEES OF EXAMINATION-CONTROL INSTITUTION

Abstract

The study examined how the association between organizational commitment and Neuroticism traits predict job performance among employees of examination-control institution. Participants in the study were one hundred employees who were randomly selected from the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Southeastern Nigeria. The ages of the participants were between 21 and 50 years, with a mean age of 35.31 years and a standard deviation of 7.71 years. The instruments used for data collection were the self-assessment scale of job performance, big Five Personality Inventory and organizational commitment scale. The statistics used for data analysis were the linear regression enter method, and predictive design. Results revealed a positive interaction effect, F (8, 91) =22.70, p < .001; interaction between neuroticism and organizational commitment B = .401, P <.05. Hence, neuroticism personality may work towards organizational goal if there is supportive leadership, supervision, organizational climate compelling the employee towards organizational goals. It is recommended that examination and control bodies should enrich their organizational climate mechanism and supportive leadership as these qualities will enhance job performance among neuroticism personality employees.

Key Words: Organizational commitment, neuroticism, job performance