Organizational Psychology in the 21st Century: The Big Five Theory Contribution in the Modern Workplace

The Big Five Theory is considered as the most prominent personality theoretical approach in psychology. This paper aims to discuss the contribution of the Big Five Theory in the modern workplace. Which personality traits are more predictive for job performance? Which traits should organizations take more in consideration during recruitment and selection processes? What is the meaning of motivation in the workplace and how employers could locate individuals who can be more productive, efficient, and engaged to the organization’s goals according to the Big Five personality model? The above questions are answered through the systematic review of previous contemporary studies. After the collection and review of several recent publications, regarding this subject, it was concluded that the application of this model positively affects employees’ and group performance, working relationships, managers’ work performance as well as innovation in workplace.

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