Managerial competencies in the framework of the circumplex model of personality metatraits

Purpose The study sought to fit managerial competencies in the metatraits of Circumplex Personality Metatraits Model (CPM) by Strus, Cieciuch and Rowinski (2014). authors assumed that would be located sector personality metatraits, specifically, plus poles: Integration (Gamma-Plus) through Stability (Alpha-Plus) Self-restraint (Delta-Plus) Plasticity (Beta-Plus). Design/methodology/approach A group 327 managers took part this study. Managerial related social skills, problem-solving, management goal striving, openness change employee development were evaluated via assessment center (AC). Findings results revealed a negative relationship between all Disharmony (Gamma-Minus) Passiveness (Beta-Minus). On other hand, (Beta-Plus) appeared positively two only: problem-solving. Originality/value All fitted well CPM pattern with adequate degrees fit. discussion indicates role selection process.