The Impact of Underutilization of Education on Productivity: A Case Study of the U.S. Bell Companies.

Tsang, Mun Chiu

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Impact of Underutilization of Education on Productivity: A Case Study of the U.S. Bell Companies.

Tsang, Mun Chiu

Economics of Education Review, v6 n3 p239-54 1987

Examines the impact of underutilizing workers' educational skills (or "overeducation") on a firm's productivity. Using both production and individual employee data, the study estimated a production function for 22 U.S. Bell companies during 1981-1982. Overeducation was negatively and significantly related to firm output. Discusses implications and ameliorative strategies. Includes six tables and 42 references. (MLH)

Descriptors: Economic Factors, Education Work Relationship, Educational Benefits, Educational Demand, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Satisfaction, Outcomes of Education, Productivity, Quality of Working Life, Relevance (Education), Telephone Communications Industry

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Audience: Practitioners; Policymakers

Language: English

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