A Cultural Orientation Approach to Work Orientation: Mongolian Workers’ Jobs, Careers, and Callings

Culturally held beliefs about the self and its relations with others affect way individuals view their work. In this study, we examined associations between individualism-collectivism three work orientations (i.e., viewing as a job, career, or calling). We also investigated whether positive effects of calling orientation can be generalized to developing eastern country, Mongolia. Using sample 352 Mongolian workers, found that those endorsing horizontal collectivism tended more than job career. Mongolians reported having better satisfaction salary, life, meaningfulness, less turnover intention The results suggest cultural are intertwined, roles generalizable