Trait Self-Descriptive Personality Inventory : the search for validity and structure

Abstract

There has been a resurgence of interest in research with respect to personality as a selection measure for organizations. The Trait Self Descriptive Personality Inventory (TSD), a recent implementation as a selection measure for the CF, has demonstrated conformity to the predominant Five-Factor model, as well as moderate association with organizational outcome variables such as Reliability and Student Engagement. However, there were moderate to weak correlations between the commensurate factors of the TSD and the Hogan Personality Inventory, suggesting poor equivalence between inventories. Finally, an evaluation of the presence of superordinate and aggregate factors beyond the Big Five personality structure revealed no substantive higher order factor structure was apparent. Additional research directions are discussed.