A survey using two sample groups examined differences between older and younger employees in levels of satisfaction derived from an "enriched" job. Findings of the second sample tend to refute popular stereotypes that suggest older employees place more importance on extrinsic rewards than do younger employees. (Author)

This document contains two sections: implementation of the performance-based Occupational Affective Behavior Analysis (OABA), and supporting research. Section 1 presents OABA, an analytic procedure designed to identify those affective behaviors important to success in an occupation, and gives directions on how to implement the procedure. The…