Interrole conflict as a predictor of job satisfaction and propensity to leave : a study of professional accountants

Document Type

Journal article

Source Publication

Journal of Managerial Psychology

Publication Date

1-1-2001

Volume

16

Issue

6

First Page

469

Last Page

484

Keywords

Accountants, Commitment, Hong Kong, Job satisfaction, Role conflict

Abstract

Interrole conflict arises from incompatible role requirements between two or more work-related roles. This study examined its effect on job satisfaction and propensity to leave. Data were collected from a sample of 251 professional accountants employed in Hong Kong firms. Results from hierarchical regression analyses revealed that interrole conflict was associated with low job satisfaction and high propensity to leave. In addition, finds that professional commitment moderated the relationship between interrole conflict and propensity to leave. Research and managerial implications of these findings are discussed.

DOI

10.1108/EUM0000000005775

Print ISSN

02683946

Publisher Statement

Copyright © 2001, MCB UP Limited. Access to external full text or publisher's version may require subscription.

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Language

English

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