Abstract
Empirical research identifying a relationship between job satisfaction and level in the organizational hierarchy has utilized the Porter Need Satisfaction Questionnaire extensively. An attempt was made to replicate the previous findings and expand the domain of job satisfaction variables to determine the generality of the relationship. Ss were 174 supervisors in a large manufacturing firm. The hypothesis of different mean levels of satisfaction associated with different levels in the hierarchy was supported using the Job Descriptive Index (JDI), but was not supported using the Porter Need Deficiency Scales. The internal structure of the Porter Questionnaire and its convergence with the JDI were investigated to explore alternative explanations of the results. (18 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 118-124 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Psychology |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1973 |
Keywords
- Porter Need Deficiency Scales, supervisors
- job satisfaction relationship using Job Descriptive Index &
- organizational level &
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology