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Sluss, David M.; Ashforth, Blake E.; Gibson, Kerry R. – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2012
Using temporally-lagged data from 146 business and engineering newcomers, we found evidence for a "positive side" of plasticity theory (Brockner, 1988, p. 547) in fostering newcomer adjustment. Specifically, as predicted, we found that higher newcomer generalized self-efficacy positively moderates the association between job design (i.e., task…
Descriptors: Business, Engineering, Entry Workers, Vocational Adjustment
Griffen, Sarah – Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law by President Obama on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. It is the broadest and largest funding package in American history. The intent of the statute is to stimulate the economy both through direct spending on a range of programs and to create tax relief. Key to the stimulus is the…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Money Management, Economic Opportunities, Job Development