Dutifulness (Conscientiousness facet)

Dutifulness is moral obligation and reliability — it's why some people can't break promises even when it would benefit them. It predicts job performance across all roles (r=0.20-0.30).

High Dutifulness: takes promises seriously, follows through even when difficult, feels guilty about unmet obligations. Low Dutifulness: views rules as flexible, prioritizes outcomes over process, can abandon projects if priorities shift.

Dutifulness is culturally valued differently: Western cultures value it less than Asian cultures. In teams, high-Dutifulness people become the "reliable ones" — often overloaded with work.