Allocation of investment in work and family roles: alternative theories and implications for research

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The process of people's investment in work and family roles is poorly understood. Traditionally, investment in such roles has been considered the product of utilitarian motives. An alternative perspective, derived from social identity theory, suggests that identity salience determines this investment. Proponents of the two approaches differ in describing sources of work-family conflict and methods of achieving work-family balance. Despite the competing predictions of the two approaches, future research on the moderating effects of gender, life stage, and culture may prove fruitful for researchers who wish to elaborate upon an integrated model. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Group identity, Social identity, Social role, Work and family

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Dollars, Sense, and Sunk Cost: A Life Cycle Model of Research Allocation Decisions

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The decision to discontinue a firm's losing or marginally profitable operation can be a very difficult one. A model is presented, illustrated with tables, explaining factors involved in making a decision. The model is a base for further understanding and planning, not a formula or prescription. Some further factors to consider, outside of the model, are explained. The information herein can be helpful to accountants, psychologists, and managers. It can be especially useful during troubled economic times.

Methods, Decision-making, Decision making, Planning, Business

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A life-cycle model of organizational federations: the case of hospitals

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Hospital federations are a form of multiorganizational collaboration in which a management group coordinates and directs the activities of three or more organizations. This paper introduces a life-cycle model of federations that focuses on factors that influence the transition from one stage to another. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Management, Hospitals, Hospital administration, Multihospital systems, Federations, Financial (Social service), Financial federations (Social service)

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