Factors related to the satisfaction and performance of temporary employees

成果类型:
Article; Proceedings Paper
署名作者:
Ellingson, JE; Gruys, ML; Sackett, PR
署名单位:
University of Minnesota System; University of Minnesota Twin Cities; University of Minnesota System; University of Minnesota Twin Cities
刊物名称:
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
ISSN/ISSBN:
0021-9010
DOI:
10.1037/0021-9010.83.6.913
发表日期:
1998
页码:
913-921
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摘要:
Previous research suggests that whether temporary employees are voluntary or involuntary in their choice to pursue temporary work is related to satisfaction levels. This study investigated whether voluntarily or involuntarily pursuing temporary work is related to satisfaction and performance. Previous work has classified individuals as voluntary or involuntary when operationalizing the decision to pursue temporary work. This study used a more complex measure that addressed individuals' reasons for pursuing temporary work. Analyses were conducted using the complex measure and a traditional classification. The results suggest 4 conclusions: (a) a complex measure may be preferred over a dichotomous classification when operationalizing the decision to pursue temporary work, (b) individuals who are involuntarily pursuing temporary work may be less satisfied, (c) whether an individual voluntarily pursues temporary work appears to be unrelated to satisfaction levels, and (d) whether an individual is voluntarily or involuntarily pursuing temporary work is unrelated to performance.
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