O papel mediador da orientação à meta na relação entre a personalidade e a agilidade da força de trabalho em projetos

Abstract

This thesis examines how goal orientation mediates the relationship between personality traits and workforce agility. In a business environment characterized by constant changes and rapid adaptation requirements, workforce agility is a crucial factor in ensuring organizational competitiveness and sustainability, including in an environment under project management practices. This thesis is structured around three studies: Study 1 employs a systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis to investigate practices and challenges in agile project management. The findings revealed that, although widely adopted, agile practices face cultural challenges and integration issues with traditional processes. Study 2 uses a qualitative exploratory method based on a systematic literature review to investigate factors influencing the transition from traditional practices to agile methodologies. The findings indicate that learning goal orientation is a positive factor for adopting agile practices, fostering a greater willingness to embrace change. Study 3 quantitatively examines the influence of personality traits and goal orientation on workforce agility. The results suggest that openness to experience and conscientiousness are positively associated with workforce agility. The three studies highlight the importance of considering both personal characteristics and employees' motivational orientations in promoting agility. Theoretically, the research contributes to understanding the influence of workforce agility, proposing an integrated model that links personality traits, goal orientation, and agility. Practically, the results provide valuable insights for the effective development of people management strategies, enabling the selection and development of talents with appropriate traits and motivations to foster agility and innovation. Additionally, the Technical Technological Product (PTT) developed in this research is a digital platform designed to assess and promote organizational agility. Integrating behavioral and competency analyses, the system provides personalized diagnostics and practical recommendations for the continuous development of employees. This research aligns with Research Line 2, “Project Management,” associated with the Graduate Program in Project Management – PPGP UNINOVE. This thesis is also aligned with other research conducted by its advisor linked to the umbrella project “Agile and Hybrid Projects.”