Table 3.

Descriptive statistics and construct validity of reflective constructsa,b,c,d,e

nMin.Max.MeanSDLoad-ingCronbach’s alpha
IDFIT277−2.691.490.001.00(0.79)0.94
Job fits self-image277174.971.470.89 
Job gives favored identity277175.101.410.89 
Work is satisfying277174.801.550.92 
Job fits future self-image277174.491.630.85 
DIAG277−3.211.330.001.00(0.78)0.95
Identification of critical performance variables277175.141.450.85 
target setting for critical performance variables277175.221.410.89 
Monitor progress toward critical performance targets277175.211.380.93 
Provide information to correct deviations from present performance targets277175.271.480.86 
Review key areas of performance277175.381.380.88 
STRUC277−1.962.080.001.00(0.48)0.80
Typical communication of control information is very open277174.161.580.35 
Degree of accessibility of operational information is free277174.011.560.64 
Content of work-related communication between top mgmt. and subordinates is information and idea sharing, consultative, advice giving277173.521.600.82 
Operating mgmt philosophy favors emphasis on giving the most say to the expert in a given situation even if this means bypassing formal line authority277173.381.500.78 
Operating mgmt philosophy favors emphasis on initiative and adaptation to the local situation277173.681.440.77 
CLARITY277−2.201.440.001.00(0.42)0.64
Clear expectations of management277174.921.480.56 
Management has a clear view of goals277174.661.650.86 
Availability of resources and equipment277175.001.590.44 
GROUPCULT277−2.991.280.001.00(0.56)0.78
A team atmosphere describes the work environment277175.31.480.67 
Loyalty is important in the work environment277175.531.370.78 
Morale is important in the work environment277174.981.460.79 
LMX277−2.651.300.001.00(0.72)0.93
Cordial277174.481.600.79 
Friendly277175.291.550.84 
Open277175.261.630.88 
Trusting277175.251.720.92 
Close277174.191.660.80 
PSYCHSAF277−3.541.020.001.00(0.61)0.94
Not afraid to be oneself at work277175.861.290.72 
Not afraid to express own opinions at work277175.681.310.98 
A friendly environment at work277175.441.380.6 

Notes:

aExtraction method: maximum-likelihood; bRotation method: Oblimin; cThe variance extracted for each factor analysis is reported in parentheses in the top line of each table; dItalic indicates the loadings of the items that are used for the final measurement of the construct (> 0.30); eSee  Appendix A for complete wording of the items

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