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The moderating effect of personality traits on the relationship between rewards and affective commitment

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  • Emelia Aniah
  • Daniel Agyemfour-Agyemang Sarpong
  • David Odikro
  • Justice Agyei Ampofo

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Rewards are used to ensure that employees become committed to their organisations. The main objective of this study was to examine the moderating effect of personality traits on rewards, and employee commitment. The study employed a quantitative research design. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 215 employees from 16 financial institutions in the Wa Municipality of Ghana. Correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed. Reliability and validity tests were performed using Cronbach's alpha and confirmatory factor analysis. The study revealed that conscientiousness moderates the relationship between non-financial rewards and affective commitment. The study recommends that a performance-based reward system should be considered and utilised to improve employees' commitment. In addition, various institutional authorities should be mindful of their employees' personality traits and potential employees, when engaging in contract negotiation or designing rewards.

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  • Emelia Aniah & Daniel Agyemfour-Agyemang Sarpong & David Odikro & Justice Agyei Ampofo, 2025. "The moderating effect of personality traits on the relationship between rewards and affective commitment," International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 24(1), pages 81-101.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijmede:v:24:y:2025:i:1:p:81-101
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