THE INTERACTION OF PERSONALITY AND COMPETENCE IN THE PROCESS OF COMPLEX (BUSINESS) DECISION-MAKING

Abstract

This pilot study focused on the analysis of the decision-making process within a business context, examining the relationship between decision-making styles and individuals' personality traits. The aim of this paper is to provide deeper insights into the dynamics of workplace decision-making and to explore how the Big Five personality traits influence dominant decision-making styles. Preliminary results suggest that decision-making styles are not solely a consequence of one's job position, indicating that they are also, to some extent, shaped by individual personal characteristics. Although no statistically significant difference in decision-making styles were observed across various hierarchical positions within organisations, particularly in roles involving complex business decisions, data analysis reveals significant correlations between specific decision-making styles and personality traits. Despite certain discrepancies compared to previous studies, this research offers valuable insights into the organisational decision-making process, highlighting the complexity of the interaction between decision-making styles and personality traits. This study thus provides a foundation for the main study and for developing strategies to enhance decision-making processes in business environments.