Personality Traits and Individual Effectiveness: Moderating Role of Electronic Medical Records

This research investigates the impact of five traits of personality on individual effectiveness in Pakistani medical industry. The study also examines the moderating role of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) among personality traits and individual effectiveness. Simple random and stratified techniques of sampling were utilized in the study, 413 respondents (doctors) were engaged as sample size. The different statistical methods like correlation, cronbach alpha, descriptive statistics, regression and moderated regression were employed in the study. The results indicated that personality traits (Agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion and openness to experience) have an influence on individual effectiveness. Neuroticism has no effect on individual effectiveness. The results also supported the moderating relationship among personality traits (eliminating neuroticism) and individual effectiveness. The present study is an excellent contribution in the current literature on individual effectiveness.