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Validity of six openness facets in predicting work behaviors: a meta-analysis
Sang Eun Woo1, Oleksandr S Chernyshenko, Stephen E Stark
1a Department of Psychological Sciences , Purdue University.
Journal of Personality Assessment
|June 26, 2013
Summary
Investigating specific facets of Openness, not just the broad trait, is crucial for predicting workplace success. This meta-analysis reveals that different Openness facets have unique relationships with various organizational outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Background:
- The broad trait of Openness is recognized for its influence on workplace behavior.
- However, the predictive utility of specific Openness facets for organizational outcomes remains underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the differential relationships between various Openness facets and multiple organizational criteria.
- To highlight the importance of facet-level analysis in understanding Openness in organizational contexts.
Main Methods:
- A meta-analysis was conducted to synthesize findings from primary studies.
- Nine Openness predictors (global, aspects, and 6 facets) were analyzed against 7 organizational outcomes.
Main Results:
- Openness facets demonstrated differential validity across various organizational outcomes.
- Specific facets showed unique predictive relationships with performance, turnover, leadership, and training.
Conclusions:
- Facet-level investigations of Openness are essential for accurate prediction of organizational outcomes.
- Future research should prioritize primary studies exploring these nuanced relationships.
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