Abstract
On the basis of Korman's self-consistency theory, this study examined the effect of selfesteem on vocational behavior (e. g. attitudes toward work, needs for training and adjustment to work). It was assumed that levels of self-esteem have different effects on attitudes toward work, needs for training, adjustment to work and life plans. That is, high selfesteem persons will maintain a positive attitude toward work, and will not have strong needs for training. The results indicated that a high self-esteem person tends to remain high in his appraisal of the current job. Also, it was found that the level of self-esteem relates positively with adjustment to work, and negatively with the need for training.
