A full-mission simulation research study was completed to assess the impact of individual personality on crew performance. Using a selection algorithm described by Chidester (1987), captains were classified as fitting one of three profiles along a battery of personality assessment scales. The performances of 23 crews led by captains fitting each profile were contrasted over a one and one-half day simulated trip. Crews led by captains fitting a positive Instrumental-Expressive profile (high achievement motivation and interpersonal skill) were consistently effective and made fewer errors. Crews led by captains fitting a Negative Expressive profile (below average achievement motivation, negative expressive style, such as complaining) were consistently less effective and made more errors. Crews led by captains fitting a Negative Instrumental profile (high levels of Competitiveness, Verbal Aggressiveness, and Impatience and Irritability) were less effective on the first day but equal to the best on the second day. These results underscore the importance of stable personality variables as predictors of team coordination and performance.


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    Title :

    Leader Personality and Crew Effectiveness: A Full-Mission Simulation Experiment


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Human Error Avoidance Techniques Conference ; 1990



    Publication date :

    1989-12-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English