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The Big Five and Job Stress
“Extending Theory on Job Stress: The Interaction Between the ‘Other 3’ and ‘Big 5’ Personality Traits on Job Stress”

Sur, S. & Ng, E. S. (2014). Extending Theory on Job Stress: The Interaction Between the “Other 3” and “Big 5” Personality Traits on Job Stress. Human Resource Development Review, 13(1), 79-101.

Questions that apply to this article:

  1. Which do you think is the most important influence on job stress – ‘Big 5’ personality traits, locus of control, self-efficacy, or self-monitoring? Justify your answer.
  2. Other than personality what factors play a large role in job stress in your opinion?