Abstract:

In this study the aim was to ascertain the effects of work values on job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover intention in a Chinese context. Job satisfaction and work values were employed as determinants of organizational commitment and turnover intention. The mediating effect of job satisfaction andorganization commitment on work values and turnover intention was also examined，using EQS 6.3 computer program.Atotal of 463 questionnaires were distributed to employees of  different corporations  in China. The results indicated that job satisfaction led to greater organizational commitment and lower turnover intention. Participants also indicated that their work values significantly affect normative commitment and turnover intention through job satisfaction.