Equity theory proposes that outcome distributions are perceived as fair when the ratio of one's own outcomes (e.g., pay) to inputs (e.g., work) is equivalent to that of a comparison other. Research on reward allocations and reward satisfaction, however, suggests that females' behavior frequently does not conform to equity theory predictions. Given…

Reality shock within organizations can be defined as the discrepancy between an individual's expectations established prior to joining an organization and the individual's perceptions after becoming a member of the organization. To investigate the effects of reality shock on organizational commitment, 109 bank tellers were monitored for 10 months…

The final report of the Early Careers Study at Michigan State Univesity (MSU) at East Lansing is presented. This longitudinal study investigated the organizational socialization and assimilation processes experienced by 334 engineering and management graduates from both a traditional university (MSU) and a cooperative college with close ties to…

The principal findings from a 1988 study of the effects of privatization--the transfer of traditional government activities to the private sector--in 28 cities and counties are the following: (1) jobs created by firms taking over a public function constituted about 80 to 90 percent of the jobs lost in the public sector; (2) only about 7 percent of…

In its 1986 regular session, the 49th Legislature of the State of Washington enacted legislation related to the day care needs of State employees. This report was submitted to satisfy the legislation's requirement that the Higher Education and State Personnel Boards study their governing statutes and administrative rules, coordinate their efforts,…

Provided are favorable reports on the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1988 (H.R. 925) that were submitted by the House of Representatives' Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, and Committee on Education and Labor. H.R. 925 entitles employees to family leave in certain cases involving a birth, adoption, or serious health condition; and…

A study assessed the level of workers' knowledge of their pension plan's provisions related to early and normal retirement. The data used were from the 1983 Survey of Consumer Finances. The survey, which was based on a nationwide sample of more than 3,800 households and more than 1,000 public and private pension plans that covered them, asked the…

Utility analysis offers human resource management a powerful framework for decision making. Previous research has indicated that this framework can provide dollar-valued estimates of the consequences of human resource decisions. Moreover, this framework provides a general model of decision costs and benefits that can help organize and integrate…

The U. S. Government work force expanded from 2.2 million in 1958 to 2.6 million in 1972, with white-collar employees rising to nearly 2 million. (Author/MW)

Presents the merits of teaching English as a second language to employees at work via the telephone, and describes the teaching techniques involved. (KM)

This guide provides general information about the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as amended. Topics covered are basic wage standards, employees covered, tipped employees, employer-furnished facilities, subminimum wage provisions, equal pay provisions, exemptions, child labor provisions, recordkeeping, terms used in the FLSA,…

The article focuses on why the success of career development is largely dependent on the manager knowing how to develop subordinates. This is being accomplished through an advisory system by providing managers multiple leadership/education/training alternatives for specific developmental needs. (Author/BP)

Some realistic changes in the traditional authority-responsibility organizational concepts, which would recognize creativity, initiative, influence, and potential accomplishments, would involve people in industry who do not have formal authority or status--just talent. (Author/BP)

This testimony, before a public hearing of the New York City Commission on Human Rights in May 1974, focuses on the National Civil Service League: essential elements of the League's program for achieving equal employment opportunity include outreach recruitment, accurate job descriptions, valid job-related examinations, and aggressive…