Attributional Influences On The Job Performance–Job Satisfaction Relationship

Abstract

The article discusses research pertaining to the moderating influences of locus of control on the job performance–job satisfaction relationship. Locus of control is a basic personality dimension characterized by the generalized tendency to attribute cause or control of events to internal or external causes. The study was conducted at a medium-sized industrial company employing almost 1,300 workers. Job satisfaction was measured using the Job Description Index. The study indicates that there is a strong relationship between job performance and job satisfaction among those with internal orientations.