Personality Traits and Career Satisfaction of Accounting Professionals
Author(s): Jacob J. Levy, John D. Richardson, John W. Lounsbury, Destin Stewart, Lucy W. Gibson, Adam W. Drost
Abstract: The present study investigated personality traits in relation to the career satisfaction of accountants. In a sample of 684 accounting professionals, all of the Big Five traits (Agreeableness/Teamwork, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, Extraversion, and Openness) and four narrow traits (Assertiveness, Customer-Service Orientation, Optimism, and Work Drive) were significantly related to Career Satisfaction. Personality comparisons were also made between accountants and other professionals. Practical implications were discussed.
Pages: 238-249
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