Some personality correlates of the relationships between individuals and organizations

Abstract

Used data from the Thematic Apperception Test and nondirective interviews with 39 professionals employed by a consulting firm to study the link between 3 personality dimensions and the individual's perceptions of his relationship with the organization. Results show that individuals with active or high-task orientation perceive a more positive relationship with the organization generally and with specific features of the organization than do passive or low-task peers. Differences along the interpersonal dimension were not significant. Results raise questions concerning more effective matching of individuals and organizations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)