Constructs & Perceptions of Job Attitudes

Question 1

Job Satisfaction (Attitude towards job)

Answer 1

• Evaluative
• Affective/Emotional
• Behavioural

Question 2

(1) Locke’s Range of Affect Theory (1976)

Answer 2

• discrepancy between expectations and reality (similar to loneliness)

Question 3

(2) Motivation & Job Design can influence job satisfaction

Answer 3

• Herzberg’s two-factor model
• self-determination theory
• job characteristics model
• JDR model
• focus more on people skills in the workplace nowadays

Question 4

Herzeberg’s two-factor theory of motivation

Answer 4

• hygiene factors (lowers job dissatisfaction)
• motivation factors (increases job dissatisfaction)

Question 5

Organisational justice violation based on…

Answer 5

• Adam’s Equity
• Greenburg’s Justice Perspectives

Question 6

We have an innate perception of justice (& equity & equality), which include…

Answer 6

• ## distributive justice

Question 7

Distributive Justice

Answer 7

• equity (paid for work performed)
• equality (hours matched with others)
• Need (disadvantage is considered)

Question 8

Procedural Justice

Answer 8

• policies
• procedures
• processes

Question 9

Interpersonal (& informational) justice

Answer 9

• warmth, care, empathy
• transparency

Question 10

Examples

Answer 10

• policies (lunch breaks legally allowed but frowned upon if taken)
• transparency & processes (fast food; no breaks, unless on your own; roster provided, but not taking people’s schedules into the account)
• Equity & injustice ( photos on CVs, gender pay gap)