Effects of Job Previews and Compensation Policy on Applicant Attraction and Job Choice.

Saks, Alan M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ527059

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Publication Date: 1996

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Effects of Job Previews and Compensation Policy on Applicant Attraction and Job Choice.

Saks, Alan M.; And Others

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v49 n1 p68-85 Aug 1996

College students (n=125) were asked to choose between jobs described by realistic job previews (RJP) and traditional job previews (TJP) under 4 conditions: (1) TJP high compensation; (2) both average compensation; (3) both high compensation; and (4) RJP high compensation. There was greater intent to accept the TJP job in all conditions except when RJP compensation was higher. (SK)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Compensation (Remuneration), Job Applicants, Occupational Information

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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