The effects of computer administration and identification on the Job Descriptive Index (JDI)

Kantor, John

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“…As a result the scores on the Pay and Promotion scales were doubled to equate the possible ranges on the five scales. The scores were then summed to obtain five scale scores, resulting in each scale having a potential range of 0 to 54 (Kantor, 1991).…”

Section: Job Satisfaction Of Managersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring relationship between value- and life-orientation and job satisfaction

2012

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Purpose/objective: The purpose of this article is to investigate the relationship between value-and life-orientation and job satisfaction, as well as determining the influence of gender, age and cultural group within the selected South African organisational context. Problem investigated:The success of a diverse organisation in a complex globalised world is largely dependent on the values of managers, their life-orientation and their level of job satisfaction. Managers and employees, in a multicultural and diverse South African organisational context, need to be aware of and manage their similarities and differences in these aspects to contribute to overall organisational success.Design and/or research methodology and/or approach: In this exploratory research, use is made of a quantitative perspective in the positivist research paradigm. Value-orientations of managers (N = 30) at a selected parastatal organisation in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa were measured by making use of the Schwartz Value Survey (SVS) (Schwartz, 1992(Schwartz, ,1994; life-orientation, also referred to as Sense of Coherence (SOC), was assessed by using Antonovsky's (1997) Life Orientation Questionnaire as well as job satisfaction (JS) using Smith, Kendall and Hulin's (1969)'s Job Descriptive Index. Data were analysed using the R statistical software package (R Development Core Team, 2010). Each of the three research instruments (SVS, SOC & JS) considered in this study were used to calculate descriptive statistics and univariate statistical methodologies were used to test the various hypotheses. Findings and/or implementations:In terms of value-orientation, the value of benevolence (preservation and enhancement of the welfare of others) was scored the highest by the managers, and a significant difference was found in the average value scale score of stimulation (excitement, novelty, and challenge in life) and age. The findings with regard to lifeorientation indicated that manageability and comprehensibility were more important to managers than meaningfulness. A significant difference was found between meaningfulness and gender. In terms of cultural groups, significant differences between the average African and Indian and White and Indian meaningfulness scale scores were found. With regard to job satisfaction, there was generally a highly satisfied response to co-workers and a moderate satisfaction with work and supervisors. However, respondents were dissatisfied with pay and promotion. Additionally, significant relationships were found between some of the life-and value-orientation scales; the value-orientation and job satisfaction scales; and life-values and job satisfaction scales.Originality and/or value of research: This paper is based on original research and contributes to a better understanding of the relationship between value-and life-orientation and job satisfaction in a South African organisational context, as well as contributing towards empirical evidence of such relationships. Even though there seems to be a theor...

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Section: Job Satisfaction Of Managersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring relationship between value- and life-orientation and job satisfaction

2012

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“…Some investigators have speculated that computer administration might increase perceptions of the measurement situation as private or anonymous (e.g., Evan & Miller, 1969;Griffith & Northcraft, 1994;Kantor, 1991;Lucas, Mullin, Luna, & Mclnroy, 1977;Robinson & Walters, 1986;Turner et al, 1998). A large literature shows anonymity reduces social desirability distortion and increases self-disclosure (Cannavale, Scarr, & Pepitone, 1970;Diener, Fraser, Beaman, & Kelem, 1976;Lindskold & Finch, 1982;Mathes & Guest, 1976;Rosenfeld, Giacalone, & Riordan, 1992;Singer, Brush, & Lublin, 1965;White, 1977;Zerbe & Paulhus, 1987).…”

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A meta-analytic study of social desirability distortion in computer-administered questionnaires, traditional questionnaires, and interviews.

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Kiesler²,

Weisband³

et al. 1999

Journal of Applied Psychology

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A meta-analysis of social desirability distortion compared computer questionnaires with traditional paper-and-pencil questionnaires and face-to-face interviews in 61 studies (1967-1997; 673 effect sizes). Controlling for correlated observations, a near-zero overall effect size was obtained for computer versus paper-and-pencil questionnaires. With moderators, there was less distortion on computerized measures of social desirability responding than on the paper-and-pencil measures, especially when respondents were alone and could backtrack. There was more distortion on the computer on other scales, but distortion was small when respondents were alone, anonymous, and could backtrack. There was less distortion on computerized versions of interviews than on face-to-face interviews. Research is needed on nonlinear patterns of distortion, and on the effects of context and interface on privacy perceptions and on responses to sensitive questions.

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“…As a result, the scores on the Pay and Promotion scales were doubled to equate the possible ranges on the five scales. The scores were then summed to obtain five scale scores, resulting in each scale having a potential range of 0 to 54 (Kantor 1991). As shown in Table 2, the scales on the JS instrument pertaining to Co-workers, Supervisors, Pay The results were compared using a scoring system for a general level of JS, developed and used by Pennington and Riley (1991:24).…”

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‘Committed, motivated and joyful?’ Job satisfaction and organisational commitment of managers at a South African public utility

2015

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Objective: This study focuses on an assessment of managerial job satisfaction and commitment in the context of a vibrant and rapidly changing public utility from a positive organisational behaviour (POB) perspective. It aims at contributing towards an in-depth understanding of positive micro-organisational behaviour.Problem investigated: The aim of this study was to gain deeper insights into the relationship between job satisfaction (JS) and organisational commitment (OC) in terms of the ‘how and why’ at a selected public utility in the Eastern Cape Province.Design: This single case study uses a mixed-method approach within the pragmatism research paradigm.Findings: Findings show that managers across cultures share a positive organisational psychology approach on JS and OC. The JS of managers is mainly influenced by their satisfaction with working with colleagues and supervisors, and with strategies of motivation, as well as their dissatisfaction with the use of power, pay and promotion. OC was mainly influenced by positive collegial relationships, the organisation’s positive influence on the environment and on others, the enabling work environment and the location of the organisation.Originality/value: The article introduces new ideas in positive organisational behaviour research and reconstructs the image of South African organisational behaviour based on qualitative and quantitative data.Conclusion: This article shows that post-modern African organisations are opening new frontiers to building positive-oriented organisational cultures whilst creating constructive and future-orientated mindsets, which may spill over into society.

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The effects of computer administration and identification on the Job Descriptive Index (JDI)

Cited by 40 publications

References 34 publications

Exploring relationship between value- and life-orientation and job satisfaction

Exploring relationship between value- and life-orientation and job satisfaction

A meta-analytic study of social desirability distortion in computer-administered questionnaires, traditional questionnaires, and interviews.

‘Committed, motivated and joyful?’ Job satisfaction and organisational commitment of managers at a South African public utility

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