Predictors and outcomes of reactions to pay-for-performance plans
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In most previous research, pay satisfaction has been treated as satisfaction with pay level; little is known about how individuals respond to pay systems (H. Heneman, 1985). LISREL analyses of survey responses of approximately 2,000 managers and executives in pay-for-performance plans supported the models devised in this study. Perceived pay relative to external others predicted reactions to pay but not to pay systems. Pay-system reactions were associated with participants' perceptions that (a) the distribution of rewards was consistent with policy; (b) they fared better under the current pay system than under the previous seniority system; (c) performance appraisals adhered to written standards, and (d) the pay plan was adequately funded. Perceived overreward predicted more positive reactions than did perceived equitable reward or underreward. Global satisfaction, job search, and intent to leave before retirement were related to both types of reactions. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Psychology
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-9010
Year: 1991
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Analysis of role conflict and role ambiguity in a structural equations framework
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In this study a confirmatory methodology was implemented to analyze a model that uses the Rizzo, House, and Lirtzman (1970) scales of role conflict (RC) and role ambiguity (RA; i.e., the Bedeian and Armenakis, 1981, model). The validity of the RC and RA scales were examined through structural equations analysis, and a nested models approach was used to compare the Bedeian and Armenakis model with a model suggesting a more parsimonious representation of the data. Furthermore, path estimates from models incorporating random measurement error were compared with estimates from a model not incorporating the effects of random measurement error. Results indicate that the RC and RA measures meet some established thresholds of convergent and discriminant validity. However, the causal results suggest a more parsimonious representation of the effects of RC and RA than that posited by Bedeian and Armenakis. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Psychology
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-9010
Year: 1990
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Development and validation of work-family conflict and family-work conflict scales
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Researchers report on a 3-sample study that developed and validated short, self-report scaled of work-family conflict (WFC) and family-work conflict (FWC). Using conceptualizations consistent with the current literature, the researchers offer content domains and definitions of the constructs. Advocated procedures were used to develop the scales and test dimensionality and internal consistency. Estimates of construct validity are presented by relating the scales to 16 other on- and off-job constructs. Mean-level difference tests between WFC and FWC also provide evidence of validity. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Psychology
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-9010
Year: 1996
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