Relationships among perceived equity job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and propensity to turnover were investigated in a moderate-size firm in the construction industry. Analyses for 79 hourly male employees showed the strongest predictor of propensity to turnover was extrinsic satisfaction. This finding is contrary to previous research that showed strongest links between intrinsic satisfaction and propensity to turnover. Satisfaction with a supervisor was also significantly and positively related to propensity to turnover.
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