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Moderators of the Curvilinear Relation Between Extent of Telecommuting and Job and Life Satisfaction: The Role of Performance Outcome Orientation and Worker Type
Human Relations (2010)
  • Meghna Virick, San Jose State University
  • N. DaSilva, San Jose State University
  • K. Arrington
Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine factors that are related to employee satisfaction with telecommuting. Recent research supports the notion of a curvilinear relation between extent of telecommuting and job satisfaction. Drawing on control theory, we find that performance outcome orientation (degree to which objective criteria are used in employee evaluation) moderates the curvilinear relation between extent of telecommuting and job satisfaction. We also find support for a curvilinear (inverted U) relation between extent of telecommuting and life satisfaction, with worker type (defined by work drive and work enjoyment) moderating that relation.

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2010
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Citation Information
Meghna Virick, N. DaSilva and K. Arrington. "Moderators of the Curvilinear Relation Between Extent of Telecommuting and Job and Life Satisfaction: The Role of Performance Outcome Orientation and Worker Type" Human Relations Vol. 63 Iss. 1 (2010)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/meghna_virick/1/