A Study of Trigunatmak Personality Traits and Organizational Citizenship Behavior : A Literature Review

Abstract

This literature review explores the link between Indian philosophical Trigunatmak personality traits(TPT)—Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas—and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB). It examines how these traits influence workplace behaviours such as civic virtue, conscientiousness, benevolence, and harmony. Findings suggest that individuals with dominant Sattva traits tend to exhibit higher levels of OCB due to their ethical, cooperative, and intrinsically motivated nature. Conversely, Rajas and Tamas are linked to self-serving or disengaged behaviours, which can negatively impact organizational cohesion and effectiveness. By integrating classical texts and recent empirical studies, the review offers a culturally nuanced understanding of personality’s role in the workplace. It underscores the importance of considering indigenous personality frameworks in organizational psychology and highlights their potential applications in employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational culture. This review paper calls for more empirical researches to satistically validate the insights and enhance practical outcomes related to Organisational and Personality dimensions.