Age and Reactions to Task Characteristics.

Aldag, Ramon J.; Brief, Arthur P.

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ERIC Number: EJ151035

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Publication Date: 1976

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Age and Reactions to Task Characteristics

Aldag, Ramon J.; Brief, Arthur P.

Journal of Employment Counseling, 3, 3, 109-114, Sep 76

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)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Economic Factors, Job Analysis, Job Satisfaction, Research Projects, Responses, Work Attitudes

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