How do cultural types affect work-related attitudes?
This study uses the horizontal and vertical distinction within individualism and collectivism (i.e., four cultural types) as a theoretical framework to predict differences in organisational commitment and job satisfaction. Five hundred and fourteen solicitors working in law firms in Hong Kong participated in this study. Results of regression analysis indicated that horizontal-individualism (HI) had a significant negative effect and horizontal-collectivism (HC) had a significant positive effect on organisational commitment. Both horizontal and vertical collectivism had a significant positive effect on job satisfaction. These relationships were found to be mediated by perceived organisational support (POS). We discuss the implications of our findings and suggest future…
