PSYCH 243 Lecture Notes - Absenteeism, Golden Handcuffs, Blue-Collar Worker
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Family: assumes status of person with highest job. Many believe they would feel lost and useless with no job. Companies that understand and accept psychological significance of work. Emphasize importance of intrinsic satisfactions for both white collar and blue collar workers: self esteem, relatedness. Willing to work longer and harder than required. May use family like approach in management and worker styles. Deliberate attempts to break down separate we-they . Trust and friendship main part of this company policy. Not easily transplanted to north american industries. Job mobility: greater in north america: less loyalty. Rate of advancement: more rapid expectation here. Level of independence: greater do my own thing style with expected positive advancements. Developmental stages in the selection of an occupation. Part time, summer, volunteer or intern work. Interest inventories: match interests and preferences to successful people in their careers. Most people are a mixture, showing combinations of highs, mediums and lows.
