Relationship of Big 5 Personality Traits on Counterproductive Work Behaviour

Abstract

Counterproductive Work Behaviour is an important phenomena impacting the healthy functioning of any organization. It’s a barrier to the goal achievement and impacts the business interest negatively. It is varied along two dimensions-Organization & People. Personality to an extent impacts organizational performance. The study aims at linking Big5 Personality traits to CWB. The counterproductive behaviour is a costly phenomenon which occurs in organizations putting it into a risk every year. Research shows that personality traits acts as antecedents for CWB . Emotional stability, Conscientiousness and agreeableness sounds as important antecedents for CWB.