This study looks at the role of personality towards career success among the hotel managers in \r\nNorthern states of Malaysia. Although, there is a growing body of literature on managers and \r\ntheir career success, this growing literature is rather prescriptive and logic-deductive in career \r\nsuccess. Consequently, the basic element such as personality is rather viewed lightly. Due to the\r\ngrowth and performance of Malaysia�s hotel industry as well as Malaysia�s aim to add value to \r\nthis industry, managers in this sector are expected to be under considerable pressure to \r\nperform well and succeed in their careers. Similarly, the importance of the service sector in \r\nboosting the economic development of Malaysia necessitates the need for managers within this \r\nsector to enhance their performance and succeed in their careers. This study examines the \r\neffect of personality traits towards managers� career satisfaction in hotels located in north \r\nMalaysia. By using the quantitative approach as research methodology, questionnaires were \r\ndeveloped comprised of the measurement items for personality and career success. Then, by \r\nusing purposive sampling, managers were selected. Later, a total of 83 hotel managers \r\nparticipated in this research. Data analysis, however, revealed mixed results. In conclusion, \r\nalthough the relationship between personality traits and career satisfaction might seem \r\nmarginal, the effects are still worth taking into consideration.
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