Influence Of Personality Factors On Servant Leadership: An Empirical Study

V. Tulasi Das*, S. Anand Reddy**
* Department of Human Resource Management, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P.
** Ph.D. Scholar, Department of HRM, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, A.P.
Periodicity:June - August'2013
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.8.1.2375

Abstract

Several researchers have explained that individual personality plays a role in determining one’s leadership style. To review the theoretical examination and to add the practical touch, we want to explore the relationship between servant leadership behaviour and the big five personality factors (Extroversion, Agreeableness, Openness to Experience, Conscientiousness and Neuroticism). There are 36 sample is taken to test the servant leadership with support of questionnaire. The Big Five Personality Inventory is used to evaluate the servant leadership behaviour and the personality of the individual. Statistical analysis includes Pearson correlations and Linear Regression, which determine the relationship between each personality factor and servant leadership behavior. Post hoc stepwise regression analysis additionally determines which personality variable would be the best predictors for the SLQ subscales. The research findings reveal a strong positive relationship between servant leadership and neuroticism and openness to experiences. This study contributes to organizations and leaders to consider personality traits when promoting servant leadership behaviour and hiring potential employees.

Keywords

Leadership, Servant, Servant Leader, Personality Factors, Personality and Relationship

How to Cite this Article?

V. Tulasi Das and S. Anand Reddy (2013). Influence of Personality Factors On Servant Leadership: An Empirical Study. i-manager’s Journal on Management, 8(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.8.1.2375

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