Hierarchical Position in the Work Organization and Job Satisfaction: Findings in National Survey Data
- 1 May 1979
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Human Relations
- Vol. 32 (5) , 387-393
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001872677903200503
Abstract
The relationship between hierarchicalposition in the work organization and job satisfaction was examined in a national probability sample of working adults. A significant curvilinear relation was found, even when the covariates of age, income, and occupational prestige were considered. These results differ from findings in a recent multination study of selected work organizations. Discussion suggests that general population samples may be more appropriate for testing theories about work attitudes than are samples within work organizations.Keywords
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