"Yo Tengo La Camiseta (I Have the Shirt On)": An Exploration Of Job Satisfaction and Commitment Among Workers In Mexico:

TLDR: In this article, the authors used a longitudinal MTMM methodology to verify attributes of job attitudes surrounding satisfaction and commitment among automotive workers in Mexico and found that work satisfaction, supervision, coworker relationships, pay, and promotion potential were predictive of overall job satisfaction.

Abstract: One major challenge faced by expatriate managers is developing reasonable levels of worker commitment and satisfaction among host nation employees. This study adds to the growing knowledge base regarding worker motivation, commitment, satisfaction, and company image among automotive workers in Mexico. This paper uses a longitudinal MTMM methodology to verify attributes of job attitudes surrounding satisfaction and commitment thereby expanding the methodology and interpretation of prior research. Questionnaire, interview, and observational data collected over a 42-month period were used to uncover previously unexplored components to commitment and job satisfaction among Mexican workers. Results of our analyses indicated that work satisfaction, supervision, coworker relationships, pay, and promotion potential were predictive of overall job satisfaction. Also predictive of overall job satisfaction were supervisor conduct, and perception of company financial and social status. Behavioral, affective, and conti...