RESEARCH THESIS PROPOSAL
The Effects of Job Characteristics on Individual Level Employment
Outcomes
ANTHONY LAWSON
Anthony H. Lawson
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3
Significance ...................................................................................................... 5
Specific Aims .................................................................................................... 6
Previous Research ........................................................................................... 7
Data ................................................................................................................. 12
Methodology ................................................................................................... 13
Statistical Analyses ........................................................................................ 23
Limitations ...................................................................................................... 27
Human Subjects ............................................................................................. 27
Conclusion ...................................................................................................... 29
Works Cited .................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A: Frequency Distribtuions .......................................................... 33
Anthony H. Lawson
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INTRODUCTION
As a result of many factors, including greater competition and the lower
wages offered in other places around the globe, organizations believe that they
are compelled to reduce their costs in order to remain competitive. Many times,
employment expenses are the largest costs for employers and hence are the
first expenses to be cut. As a result, employers...