Presentation
Job Esteem: Definition and Instrument Development
Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference of the Americas
(2003)
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to introduce a new construct that would assist in understanding employee attitudes and behaviors in hospitality sector jobs. The research introduces job-esteem and justifies it as a unique construct worthy of further study. Job-esteem is defined as the level of respect and dignity an individual believes is associated with his/her job. An instrument is developed to assist in measuring the level of job-esteem found in hospitality employees. The instrument is then administered to 75 employees of a large hotel chain in Hawaii. Tests show the instrument meets reliability standards.
Keywords
- Job Esteem,
- Job Satisfaction,
- Self-Esteem,
- Hospitality,
- Job Perceptions
Disciplines
Publication Date
February, 2003
Citation Information
Douglas G. Miller and Susan R. Madsen. "Job Esteem: Definition and Instrument Development" Academy of Human Resource Development Research Conference of the Americas (2003) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/susan_madsen/96/