The influence of the big five personality traits on adaptive performance in SMEs

Abstract

The current study attempted to investigate the effect of big five personality traits on adaptive performance in small and medium-sized organizations (SMEs). The study used a sample of 40 small- and medium-sized business owners. Costa and McCrae established the adaptive performance index scale, and Pulakos constructed the adaptive performance survey. A quantitative method of data analysis was carried out using SPSS v27. The findings demonstrated a significant connection between the big five personality traits and adaptive performance. Individuals who demonstrated agreeableness and extraversion were more likely to effectively utilize their personality in coping with a new environment, resulting in improved adaptive performance in managing their business. The data was analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. These results imply that a person's personality may contribute to excellent adaptability in unanticipated business management. The research's conclusions provide business owners with important information on how to deal with uncertainty work and adaptation