This study develops a model which explains the role of specific and global work orientations in predicting extrinsic and intrinsic work attitudes. Four hypotheses were derived from the model, based on the congruence between extrinsic work attitudes and specific orientation on one hand, and between intrinsic work attitudes and global orientation on the other hand. These hypotheses were tested and verified for managers.
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