THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDIVIDUALISM COLLECTIVISM AND JOB-SATISFACTION

The relationship between individualism-collectivism and job satisfacti on was explored in three studies. In the first, ecological-level, stud y, we found marginally significant correlations between Hofstede's ind ividualism index and unfavourable attitudes towards working relationsh ips and communication, both being interpersonal aspects of work. In th e second study, data were collected from a sample of Chinese employees in Hong Kong. Collectivist employees reported higher satisfaction wit h their work, pay, promotion, supervision, and coworker than their ind ividualist counterparts. Study 3 replicated findings of Study 2, with a sample of employees at a lower rank.