Leader personality and crew effectiveness: Factors influencing performance in full-mission air transport simulationA full mission simulation research study was completed to assess the potential for selection along dimensions of personality. Using a selection algorithm described by Chidester (1987), captains were classified as fitting one of three profiles using a battery of personality assessment scales, and 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 Communion 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.
Document ID
19900007966
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chidester, Thomas R. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Foushee, H. Clayton (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD, Human Behaviour in High Stress Situations in Aerospace Operations