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Personality-Traits Taxonomy and Operational and Environmental Performance: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Small and Medium Scale Manufacturing Enterprises

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  • Chinyerem Grace Adeniji

    (Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cluster, Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota 12104, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Odunayo Paul Salau

    (Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cluster, Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota 12104, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Opeyemi Olunike Joel

    (Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cluster, Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota 12104, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Oluwakemi Oluwafunmilayo Onayemi

    (Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cluster, Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota 12104, Ogun State, Nigeria)

  • Oluwakemi Rebecca Alake

    (Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cluster, Department of Business Management, Covenant University, Ota 12104, Ogun State, Nigeria)

Abstract

This research aimed to assess the operational and environmental performance of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria in relation to their adoption of personality-traits taxonomy (i.e., conscientiousness, openness to experience, extraversion, neuroticism or emotional resilience and agreeableness). The survey-based study involved the entire population of SME operators in South West Nigeria, totaling 1842 individuals (i.e., entrepreneurs). Through the use of stratified random-selection methods, a sample size of 420 was chosen. Data was collected, and both structural and measurement models were used to assess it. The results of the study demonstrate that personality traits have a significant influence on how successful SMEs function. The results also demonstrate that personality traits have a positive impact on SMEs’ environmental performance. These findings suggest that sustaining operational and environmental performance may be accomplished by resource allocation, promoting diversity and inclusion, and employing trustworthy assessment methods. To enhance both their overall operational performance and their environmental performance in particular, the study advises SME operators in Nigeria to undertake proper management of personality traits for sustainability. The paper recommends for greater research on this subject and emphasises the necessity of understanding how personality factors impact operational and environmental performance in Nigerian SMEs.

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  • Chinyerem Grace Adeniji & Odunayo Paul Salau & Opeyemi Olunike Joel & Oluwakemi Oluwafunmilayo Onayemi & Oluwakemi Rebecca Alake, 2024. "Personality-Traits Taxonomy and Operational and Environmental Performance: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Small and Medium Scale Manufacturing Enterprises," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(8), pages 1-22, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:8:p:3497-:d:1380380
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