Journal of Economics, Business, & Accountancy Ventura
Vol 16, No 1 (2013): April 2013

AUDITORS' PERSONALITY IN INCREASING THE BURNOUT

Intiyas Utami (Satya Wacana Christian University)
Ertambang Nahartyo (Satya Wacana Christian University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Apr 2013

Abstract

Auditors; personality is deemed to have some effects on the burnout. This factor is consideredimportant when the increase or decrease of burnout is identified. This research examinesthe moderating effect of type A personality on the relationship between role overloadand burnout in audit contexts. Most burnout researches have focused on the correlation ofvarious environmental factors, whereas individual differences factors also play an importantrole in the development of burnout. The data was done by means of survey on the participantsand this includes 58 auditors (junior, senior and manager) who work at public accountingfirms in Yogyakarta, Semarang, Jakarta and Palembang. The result shows that typeA personality intensifies the relationship between role overload and burnout.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jebav

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics, Business and Accountancy (JEBAV) addresses economics, business, banking, management and accounting issues that are new developments in business excellence and best practices, and methodologies to determine these in manufacturing and financial service organisations. It considers ...