Abstract
For the purposes of confirming and extending previous research on the nature of sources of information in a work environment, 387 faculty members at a large midwestern university were surveyed. Five sources of information (the formal organization, supervisor, co-workers, the task itself, and personal thoughts and feelings) were rated as to their informativeness in providing referent and appraisal information. While important distinctions related to theoretical issues did exist, both statistical and graphic results were highly similar to previous research on this topic, indicating the validity of these as sources of information. Factor analysis of these items along with the Job Descriptive Index scale scores indicated that participants were able to make meaningful distinctions between job satisfaction and the work information environment as constructs. More importantly, questions were raised concerning the value of the concept of work as an information environment and the possible use of this concept as an aid to understanding job enrichment and participative management programs.
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