The relationship between five factor personality traits and political skill

In today's world, the human factor still emerge as one of the most important issues. Individuals who play an important role in organizations exist with needs such as being understood, valued, expressing themselves and making a difference. Each individual possesses distinct and unique personality traits. In order to provide a general definition of personality, which has various definitions, and to measure the behaviors exhibited by individuals, the five-factor personality traits are considered important. In order for individuals to be successful and effective in their organizations, the concept of political skill emerges as the ability to influence and manage others and present themselves as desired in line with their own interests. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the five-factor personality traits and political skill. The questionnaire method was used in the research, and statistical analyses were applied to the findings obtained from a valid dataset of 121 employees of a logistics company located in Istanbul. As a result of the analyses, a significant relationship between the five-factor personality traits and political skill was found. Specifically, a positive and significant relationship was identified between the extraversion dimension of the five-factor personality traits and political skill.