Two investigations (Jex&Elacqua, 1999; Pierce et al., 1993) looked at the role conditionsoutcome
relationship. Pierce et al. (1993) found significant interaction effects between
OBSE and role ambiguity, conflict, overload, work environment support, and supervisory
support on achievement satisfaction. Significant interaction effects between OBSE and
role ambiguity, work environment support, and supervisory support were also found for
supervisory performance ratings. High OBSE employees were unaffected by these role
conditions relative to their lowOBSEcounterparts. Jex and Elacqua (1999) also looked at the
role condition-outcome relationship. They observed significant moderating effects of OBSE
in the relationship between role ambiguity and two stress outcomes: depression and physical
strain symptoms. They also observed moderating effects in the relationship between role
conflict and physical symptoms of stress, providing further support for behavioral plasticity.