A case study of gender differences in job satisfaction subsequent to implementation of an employment equity programme

Article Abstract:

A theoretical framework made up of the competing hypotheses of structural, socialization and social role theories about gender differences in job satisfaction has been used to assess work perceptions and job satisfaction of women and men at a Canadian insurance company following the introduction of a voluntary employment equity programme. There was found to be most support for social role theory, which embraces task significance, skill variety, feedback-job performance and autonomy. The results emphasized the need to consider facets of job satisfaction individually.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Equal Protection-Employment, Employment, Testing, Equal protection, Employment discrimination, Job satisfaction

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Political language: the case of corporate anorexia

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The development of the anorexia nervosa disorder is often used as an analogy of corporate downsizing, hence the term 'corporate anorexia.' An analysis of this organizational condition in North America, suggests a role for political language in the institutionalization of corporate anorexia. Political language serves to both manipulate and inspire self-interest within the organizational context. However, individual awareness can serve as protection from the manipulation of political language to foster ideas of corporate anorexia and its espoused positive outcomes.

North America, Corporate culture, Downsizing (Management), Political planning

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Confrontation or resolution management: discourse strategies for dealing with conflict in Participative Decision-Making

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There are two ways to address organizational conflict. The traditional conflict-negative approach emphasizes management control of the conflict, while the post-Fordist conflict-positive approach involves employee participation. In an effort to broaden knowledge on the subject, conflict resolution strategies in Participative Decision-Making were examined. Some of the discourse modes identified include sympathetic representation of divergent views, defensive account-giving and use of double standards.

Decision-making, Decision making, Management, Participatory management, Conflict management

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