The moderating effect of personality traits on the relationship between rewards and affective commitment

Rewards are used to ensure that employees become committed to their organisations.The main objective of this study was to examine the moderating effect of personality traits on rewards, and employee commitment.The study employed a quantitative research design.A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 215 employees from 16 financial institutions in the Wa Municipality of Ghana.Correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed.Reliability and validity tests were performed using Cronbach's alpha and confirmatory factor analysis.The study revealed that conscientiousness moderates the relationship between non-financial rewards