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Personality Dimensions and Risk-Taking Propensity as Predictors of Risky Behaviors and Organizational Behavior: An Empirical Study
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Kamran Najafi   , Elham Nasr Esfahani , Farzaneh Mollabahrami1 |
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Abstract: (666 Views) |
| Risk-taking behaviors in industrial settings is a primary contributor to unsafe acts and workplace incidents. This study aims to investigate the interactions between personality dimensions, risk-taking behaviors, and organizational behavior. A total of 96 participants (48 men and 48 women) were involved in the study. Standardized questionnaires were used to assess personality traits, risk propensity, job satisfaction, and job performance, while the Balloon Analogue Risk Task (BART) measured risk-taking behavior. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. The results indicated that individuals with different personality traits exhibited distinct organizational behaviors. The results indicated that individuals with different personality traits exhibited distinct behavioral patterns. Among females, neuroticism showed a significant association with the tendency toward risk-taking behaviors (P < 0.001), whereas among males, this relationship was primarily observed with extraversion (P < 0.001). Furthermore, individuals with a greater inclination toward social acceptance tended to be more risk-prone (P < 0.05) and reported higher levels of risk-taking behaviors. These findings suggest that variations in personality dimensions can shape different patterns of decision-making and risk-taking behavior. The results of the present study highlight the importance of identifying individual personality traits and aligning them with appropriate behavioral or organizational contexts to enhance adaptability and performance. |
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| Keywords: Personality dimensions, risk propensity, risk-taking behavior, organizational behavior |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Occupational Health
Received: 2025/07/11 | Accepted: 2025/10/12 | Published: 2026/02/3
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