The Soft Drivers of Hard Metrics : Understanding Personality, Emotion, and Motivation Incorporate Financial Performance
Keywords:
Personality, Emotion, Motivation, Financial Performance, OrganizationAbstract
This study aims to explore the relationship between personality, emotion, and motivation in influencing corporate financial performance through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. By analyzing 30 selected articles published between 2016–2025, this study maps the conceptual framework and empirical findings on psychological dynamics in the organizational context. The results of the review indicate that theories such as Self-Determination Theory, Big Five Personality Model, and Emotion Regulation Theory play an important role in explaining the interaction between psychological variables that impact strategic decision making, work engagement, and organizational productivity. Although many findings support the role of positive emotions and intrinsic motivation in improving performance, this study also identifies theoretical and methodological gaps, especially the lack of integrative approaches and cross-cultural studies. This study suggests future research directions to develop a more holistic theoretical framework and apply an adaptive simulation approach to understand psychological influences on corporate performance in more depth. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi keterkaitan antara kepribadian, emosi, dan motivasi dalam memengaruhi performa keuangan perusahaan melalui pendekatan Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Dengan menganalisis 30 artikel terpilih yang diterbitkan antara tahun 2016–2025, studi ini memetakan kerangka konseptual dan temuan empiris mengenai dinamika psikologis dalam konteks organisasi. Hasil telaah menunjukkan bahwa teori seperti Self-Determination Theory, Big Five Personality Model, dan Emotion Regulation Theory memainkan peran penting dalam menjelaskan interaksi antar variabel psikologis yang berdampak pada pengambilan keputusan strategis, keterlibatan kerja, dan produktivitas organisasi. Meskipun banyak temuan mendukung peran emosi positif dan motivasi intrinsik terhadap peningkatan kinerja, studi ini juga mengidentifikasi adanya kesenjangan teoretis dan metodologis, khususnya minimnya pendekatan integratif dan studi lintas budaya. Studi ini menyarankan arah riset masa depan untuk mengembangkan kerangka teoritis yang lebih holistik dan penerapan pendekatan simulasi adaptif untuk memahami pengaruh psikologis terhadap kinerja korporasi secara lebih mendalam.References
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