Personality-Traits Taxonomy and Operational and Environmental Performance: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Small and Medium Scale Manufacturing Enterprises
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This research aimed to assess the operational and environmental performance of smalland
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria in relation to their adoption of personality-traits
taxonomy (i.e., conscientiousness, openness to experience, extraversion, neuroticism or emotional
resilience and agreeableness). The survey-based study involved the entire population of SME operators
in South West Nigeria, totaling 1842 individuals (i.e., entrepreneurs). Through the use of
stratified random-selection methods, a sample size of 420 was chosen. Data was collected, and both
structural and measurement models were used to assess it. The results of the study demonstrate
that personality traits have a significant influence on how successful SMEs function. The results
also demonstrate that personality traits have a positive impact on SMEs’ environmental performance.
These findings suggest that sustaining operational and environmental performance may be
accomplished by resource allocation, promoting diversity and inclusion, and employing trustworthy
assessment methods. To enhance both their overall operational performance and their environmental
performance in particular, the study advises SME operators in Nigeria to undertake proper management
of personality traits for sustainability. The paper recommends for greater research on this
subject and emphasises the necessity of understanding how personality factors impact operational
and environmental performance in Nigerian SMEs.
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H Social Sciences (General), HF Commerce