Publication Date

2015

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Using a sample of 149 white and 190 black business students, the authors examined racial differences in job attribute preferences. Results of this study indicate there were significant racial differences in 19 of 21 job attributes examined, with black students placing greater importance on job attributes than white students. Investigation of the mechanisms contributing to this difference reveals that the relationship between race and job attribute preferences was mediated by ethnic identity. Furthermore, the relationship between ethnic identity and job attributes was moderated by personal efficacy, with higher self-efficacy levels leading to greater importance placed on job attributes.

Original Citation

Griffith, J.N. & Combs, G.M. (2015). Racial Differences in Job Attribute Preferences: The Role of Ethnic Identity and Self-Efficacy. Journal of Business Diversity, 15(2), 60-75.

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