JOB SATISFACTION AND ORGANIZATION COMMITMENT: A COMPARISON OF UNITED STATES AND MEXICO EMPLOYEES

This study compares the nature of job satisfaction and organization commitment of employees in a United States manufacturing plant to employees in a Mexico maquiladora manufacturing plant. Demographic and job related variables were measured and used in a regression analysis to explain job satisfacti...

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Published in:International journal of commerce and management 1998-03, Vol.8 (3/4), p.7-25
Main Authors: Borycki, Christine, Thorn, Ron G, LeMaster, Jane
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alliances
Comparative studies
Cultural differences
Demographics
Employee turnover
Employees
Free trade
Job satisfaction
Loyalty
Manufacturing
Multiculturalism & pluralism
North American Free Trade Agreement
Productivity
Regression analysis
Strategic management
Twin plants
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Summary:This study compares the nature of job satisfaction and organization commitment of employees in a United States manufacturing plant to employees in a Mexico maquiladora manufacturing plant. Demographic and job related variables were measured and used in a regression analysis to explain job satisfaction and organization commitment in both plants. Results indicate that significant differences exist. The regression models for the constructs, job satisfaction, and organization commitment in both countries are presented.
ISSN:1056-9219
2059-6014
1758-8529
2059-6022
DOI:10.1108/eb047372