Date
7-15-2024
Department
School of Behavioral Sciences
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD)
Chair
Brittany Littrell
Keywords
Leadership, Loyalty, Length of service, MBTI, Organizational commitment, Personality type, Religiosity, Turnover
Disciplines
Leadership Studies | Psychology
Recommended Citation
Camire, Michael Joseph, "Predicting Loyalty & Leadership: Personalities Prone to Leadership, Length of Service, & How Religiosity Plays a Part" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 5779.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/5779
Abstract
This quantitative study was designed to examine whether relationships exist between personality type and religiosity, with leadership and organizational commitment. The connection between these variables has not been previously explored. The purpose of researching these variables was to enhance the field's knowledge surrounding the employee selection process as well as human resources development practices for organizations of all types and in all cultures. Study participants provided information on personality, religiosity, and employment and the data was evaluated to see if a statistically significant relationship existed. The study found statistically significant evidence to support that individuals with religion in their lives have a greater propensity towards leadership (R2 = .089, F(1, 64) = 6.236, p < .015). The exploration of personality data with the other variables, while interesting, found no statistically significant relationships. The discoveries in this study may prove valuable in the fulfillment of the Great Commission and may provide helpful insights into the employee selection process as well as understanding turnover intentions.
