Assessing organizational behavior models: A comparison of linear and nonlinear methods

Authors
Citation
S. Valentine, Assessing organizational behavior models: A comparison of linear and nonlinear methods, J APPL SO P, 29(5), 1999, pp. 1028-1044
Citations number
53
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
ISSN journal
00219029 → ACNP
Volume
29
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1028 - 1044
Database
ISI
SICI code
0021-9029(199905)29:5<1028:AOBMAC>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
This study highlights the use of nonlinear statistic techniques in a behavi oral model that incorporates dispositional and situational variables. When ordinary least squares and log-linear/logit results were compared, Various unique associations were found between job satisfaction, job complexity, lo cus of control, and the number of available benefits. Overall, the findings prove that more nonlinear modeling is needed in the behavioral sciences.