The Effects of Equal Opportunity Climate on Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Work Group Effectiveness
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between respondents' perceptions of Equal Opportunity (EO) climate, job satisfaction, work group effectiveness. organizational commitment, and workplace diversity. EO climate was defined from an organizational fairness perspective. A distinction between perceptions of EO climate at the work group and organizational levels is made. Respondents' perceptions of organizational EO climate and workplace diversity were hypothesized to influence perceptions of work group EO climate. Moreover, respondents' perceptions of work group EO climate were also hypothesized to influence their perceptions of organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and work group effectiveness. Results from a multi-sample LISREL analysis confirmed all paths except the "workplace diversity ----> work group EO climate path." The relationships between work group effectiveness, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment were also examined. Results indicated that the model was moderated by both gender and minority status.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 30, 1998
- Accession Number
- AD1072693
Entities
People
- Dan Landis
- Mickey R. Dansby
- Robert M. Mcintyre
- Simon Bartle
Organizations
- Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute