Racial Differences in Perceived Job Fulfillment of White Collar Workers

Abstract

Differences in perceived job fulfillment between black and white clerical employees ( ns = 188 blacks, 447 whites) were investigated using an adaptation of a job-facet instrument. Although blacks and whites were in similar jobs and with the same salaries and there were no apparent differences among jobs and the rewards they provide, blacks perceived significantly greater fulfillment on individual job characteristics (22 of 25). Determining causes of differential perceptions of job fulfillment by race is encouraged.