Jill recently joined a large accounting firm. During the interview process, she was informed that the first raise for new hires usually takes place about a year after their joining date. However, she has been with the firm for just six months and has already received her first raise. The work is even more challenging and enjoyable than what she expected it to be. Additionally, she has been pleasantly surprised at the support and friendliness shown to her by her colleagues. When asked by a researcher studying job satisfaction, Jill rated her level of job satisfaction as "very high." Which model of job satisfaction best explains Jill's level of satisfaction with her job?
A)Dispositional/genetic
B)Equity
C)Value attainment
D)Discrepancy
E)Need fulfillment

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discrepancy models propose that satisfaction is a result of met expectations. An individual will be satisfied when he or she attains outcomes above and beyond expectations. Jill received her first raise though she was a new hire, found her work more challenging and enjoyable than expected. She also received good support from her colleagues. As she received many outcomes above and beyond her expectations, she was highly satisfied.

Jill Recently Joined a Large Accounting Firm