Locus de controle no contexto organizacional: um estudo entre servidores de uma instituição pública de ensino superior

Abstract

This study analyses the correlation between locus of control and some organizational variables in a sample of publie employrees at a Brazilian University. The literature points consistent differences in reactions of internals and externals to their work contexts.The data were collected by interviewning 313 individuals from different occupational and educational levels. Locus of control was measured by a specific (Speetor, 1988). The bi-factorial nature of the construct led us to compute a general score of internality that was correlated with values and attitudes towards work options of organizational context and occupational role, and career data of employees, The internals presented more organizational commitment (r = - .22)more adhesior: to Intrinsic work values and, preferred organizations that gave them opportunities, for self development and professional realization. Siqnificant correlations between locus of control and occupational mobility have not been found.