The work values and job satisfaction of business educators in secondary school systems and community/tecnical colleges in Arkansas /
The problem addressed in this research was the need for more
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | The problem addressed in this research was the need for more information on work values and job satisfaction of business educators at the secondary and community/technical college level. The population was Arkansas business educators. The total sample consisted of 1 29 subjects, 67 from secondary systems and 62 from community/technical colleges. The characteristics of the educators were determined using biographical data and the Values Scale to measure work values. The Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire and a self- report scale, Global Satisfaction, were used to measure job satisfaction. Data were analyzed using t-tests, effect sizes, multivariate analysis of variance, correlation, and multiple regression. The findings indicated that Arkansas business educators value Working Conditions, Variety, and Cultural Identity more and Risk, Economic Security, Advancement, and Authority less than the norm group. These educators were more satisfied with Social Status, Social Service, Creativity, and Ability Utilization than the norm group while less satisfied with Compensation, Company Policies and Practices, and Co-Workers. Secondary business educators valued Cultural Identity, Economic Rewards, and Economic Security more than the community/technical educators. No difference was found between secondary and community/technical college educators related to job satisfaction as measured by the MSQ; however, community/technical educators were more satisfied with their jobs as measured by Global Satisfaction. Males at the secondary level valued Authority, Prestige, Advancement, Risk, Authority, Physical Prowess, and Achievement more than their female co-workers. Females at the secondary level were more satisfied with their jobs as measured by Global Satisfaction. No differences were found on work values or job satisfaction for males and females in community/technical colleges. Older educators at the secondary level were less satisfied with their jobs, based on Global Satisfaction. Demographic variables had little relationship with work values or job satisfaction. Values were greater contributors to explaining the variance in satisfaction than were demographic variables. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Vocational Education". |
| Physical Description: | xiii,185 leaves ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilms Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references: pages 162-173. |