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Creating A Motivational Attendance Policy For The Henrico Division Of Fire, Cheryl A. Burns May 2007

Creating A Motivational Attendance Policy For The Henrico Division Of Fire, Cheryl A. Burns

Master's Theses

This study examines sick leave abuse within the Henrico County Division of Fire. The purpose of the study was to examine factors that might contribute to a willingness to abuse sick leave. In addition, the study reviews the literature regarding various aspects of sick leave abuse to include cost, motivational theory, and incentive programs. The research consisted of a survey administered to the Division of Fire personnel who work 24-hour shifts. The survey posed questions concerning general attitudes, awareness, and perceptions surrounding the topic of sick leave abuse. The resulting data provided some evidence that sick leave abuse was linked …


New Dimensions Of Organizational Commitment: Effects Of Perceived On-The-Job Support And Exchange Ideology On Absenteeism, Clare Elizabeth Sharafinski Jan 1988

New Dimensions Of Organizational Commitment: Effects Of Perceived On-The-Job Support And Exchange Ideology On Absenteeism, Clare Elizabeth Sharafinski

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


An Analysis Of Health Related Physical Fitness Measurements And Absenteeism Of Employees Participating In Worksite Wellness Program, Kristen Elizabeth Birtwhistle Jan 1988

An Analysis Of Health Related Physical Fitness Measurements And Absenteeism Of Employees Participating In Worksite Wellness Program, Kristen Elizabeth Birtwhistle

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physical fitness and absenteeism comparisons between exercising and non-exercising employees who participate in worksite wellness program.