| Abstract: | The validity of an occupation goal-expectancy model was evaluated using the actual position attainment behavior of professional public accounting firm employees. Actual position attainment behavior was monitored over a four-year period. The hypothesized model relationships between the model variables, goal choice behavior, and position attainment were tested using linear multiple discriminant analysis and simple classification matrices. A within-subject analysis was undertaken. The findings generally support the hypothesized relationships between expected utility, goal choice, and position attainment and the model's applicability within large public accounting firms. |
