We interviewed and classified 186 quitters from many jobs and organizations via a theoretically-based protocol into five decision process types. We then tested exploratory hypotheses comparing users of these types on their propensity to report certain turnover reasons and turnover shocks. "Impulsive-type quitters," with neither a job offer in hand…

Different degrees of willingness to accept mobility opportunities were found among 545 workers. They were most willing to accept promotions, especially without relocating, and least willing to accept lateral transfers, especially if relocation was involved. Women and older workers were more likely to accept lateral moves with no relocation, the…

Comparison of 1,090 adolescents from former West Germany and 584 for former East Germany indicated that East Germans made initial vocational choices one year earlier. Timing and potential disruptiveness of family relocation correspond to earlier choices for East Germany youth. Those making earlier choices revealed more adult life-styles and…

In a sample of 503 dual-income relocated couples (employee and accompanying spouse) in the United States and Canada, sex of accompanying spouses and their job-seeking self-efficacy were the primary determinants of their need for employment assistance following relocation. (SK)

Managers (n=143) completed a simulation exercise involving requests for employment assistance for the spouses of relocating employees. About one-third authorized specific actions. However, managers offered more extensive assistance to the spouses of female employees. (Contains 60 references.) (SK)

This monograph reviews 190 work-family studies published in IO/OB journals from 1980 to 2002. The results of a content analysis are presented which catalog these articles with respect to the study focus, nature and direction of the proposed effects, and predictor, criterion, and mediator variables examined. Then a narrative review of the articles…