Examination of a Measure of Higher-Order Need Strength
- 1 August 1979
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Human Relations
- Vol. 32 (8) , 705-718
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001872677903200805
Abstract
Characteristics and correlates of higher-order need strength measure B of the Job Diagnostic Survey are examined. In particular, the following issues related to the measure are considered: (a) internal consistency reliability; (b) convergent and discriminant validity; (c) relationships to perceptions of task dimensions and a variety of affective responses; (d) correlations to indices of urbanization of area of socialization and adherence to Protestant Work Ethic ideals; and (e) demographic correlates. Data are considered for 516 employees in five dissimilar samples. Numerous significant relationships are isolated. Suggestions for future research are presented.Keywords
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