The concept introduced in this study is similar to other conceptualiza- tions of self-esteem (e.g., Korman, 1976; Wells & Marwell, 1976). We define organization-based self-esteem as the degree to which organizational members believe that they can satisfy their needs by participating in roles within the context of an organization. People with high OBSE have a sense of personal adequacy as organizational members and a sense of having satisfied needs from their organizational roles in the past. Thus, organization-based self-esteem reflects the self-perceived value that individuals have of themselves as organization members acting within an organizational context. As a result, employees with high OBSE should perceive themselves as important, meaningful, effectual, and worthwhile within their employing organization.