Open AccessAntecedents And Consequences Of Role Perceptions: A Path Analytic Approach
Author(s) -
Linda S. Hartenian,
Farrand J. Hadaway,
Gordon J. Badovick
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of applied business research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.149
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 2157-8834
pISSN - 0892-7626
DOI - 10.19030/jabr.v10i2.5937
Subject(s) - clarity , job satisfaction , social psychology , perception , psychology , path analysis (statistics) , congruence (geometry) , role conflict , job attitude , job performance , mathematics , biochemistry , chemistry , neuroscience , statistics
The antecedents and consequences of role perceptions (role clarity and role conflict) are examined using path analysis. Employees with realistic perceptions of the organization experienced increased role clarity, less role conflict, and tended to be more satisfied. Those individuals who perceived a sense of fit, or congruence, were more likely to adjust to the work environment in a positive way. They experienced increased job satisfaction. Role conflict, in turn, was associated with reduced job satisfaction. Increased role clarity results in better job performance and less role conflict. Finally, increased job satisfaction led to increased job commitment.