Characteristics and correlates of higher-order need strength measure B of the Job Diagnostic Survey are examined. In particular, the following issues related to the measure are considered: (a) internal consistency reliability; (b) convergent and discriminant validity; (c) relationships to perceptions of task dimensions and a variety of affective responses; (d) correlations to indices of urbanization of area of socialization and adherence to Protestant Work Ethic ideals; and (e) demographic correlates. Data are considered for 516 employees in five dissimilar samples. Numerous significant relationships are isolated. Suggestions for future research are presented.
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