Investigating the Relationship Between Personality Traits and Workplace Bullying: Moderating Role of Work Climate

Abstract

The research on bullying at work has risen significantly over the last 26 years. This paper is intended to study and summaries the current empirical research on fundamental and interfering processes in antecedents–bullying relationships. Numerous elements contribute to the emergence of bullying aspects of the work environment and character of workers. While the attributes of the work environment are proven precursors of bullying, research on personality as precursors of bullying remains unclear. The thesis explores the association between five aspects of personality (extraversion, openness to experience, neuroticism, agreeableness and conscientiousness) and the vulnerability to abuse in workplaces, focusing on the principle of victim precipitation. However, research indicates mixed results surrounding associations between the other five attributes and bullying at work. The research was undertaken by a combined number of 165 full-time Pakistani administrators from Bahawalpur Pakistan organization. The findings indicate a negative association with workplace bullying between extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness. Neuroticism on the other hand shows positive connection with bullying at work. In this thesis researcher has also examine the moderating role of work environment between workplace bullying and extraversion, openness to experience, neuroticism, agreeableness and conscientiousness. This thesis also discusses the contribution/implication of the theory and practices.