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Economics As A Cultural System, Raymond Benton Jr.
Economics As A Cultural System, Raymond Benton Jr.
School of Business: Faculty Publications and Other Works
This article is an attempt to think about economic theory. The vehicle for thinking about it will be anthropology's concept of culture; the end result will be to suggest that economics is a cultural system, more specifically, that economics is a sacred cultural system. In order to give expression to this view it will be necessary to first sketch the concept of culture as created and historically transmitted systems of symbols and meanings. The argument has been brief and suggestive rather than long and decisive; more exploratory than conclusive. If it is correct, or at least correct in its orientation, …
Trust Differences Between Blacks And Whites In An Organizational Setting, Dow Scott
Trust Differences Between Blacks And Whites In An Organizational Setting, Dow Scott
School of Business: Faculty Publications and Other Works
As increased numbers of blacks enter jobs from which they were formerly excluded, concerns about whether they can perform the work and interact successfully with peers, subordinates, and superiors have been expressed. This study examines a large organization that has been racially mixed through top management for over ten years. The author identifies and examines trust differences between black and white exempt employees (supervisors, managers and professionals) toward superiors, peers, and top management.
Attendance Control Techniques: Union Vs. Non-Union Differences In The Southeast United States, S E. Markham, Dow Scott
Attendance Control Techniques: Union Vs. Non-Union Differences In The Southeast United States, S E. Markham, Dow Scott
School of Business: Faculty Publications and Other Works
This research examines both the rate of absenteeism and the attendance control methods found in a sample of 423 union and non-union organizations located in the Southeast United States. These data indicate that absenteeism rates for union and non-union organizations are not significantly different. Methods of controlling absenteeism are reported for both union and non-union facilities. Implications for the control of absenteeism are discussed.
A Human Resource Planning Approach For Reducing The Cost Of Absenteeism, Dow Scott
A Human Resource Planning Approach For Reducing The Cost Of Absenteeism, Dow Scott
School of Business: Faculty Publications and Other Works
Although absenteeism rates can be reduced significantly in most organizations, it must be recognized that absenteeism is a legitimate employee benefit and will occur at some level despite control efforts. The author proposes that a human resource planning approach can substantially reduce the cost of absenteeism by staffing for predicted levels of absenteeism. There are three preconditions for such an approach: (1) absenteeism measures must be developed and attendance data collected: (2) the probability that jobs will be vacant must be calculated; and (3) a cost analysis for alternative strategies of filling job vacancies must be completed. Diagnostic instruments are …
Absenteeism Control Methods: A Survey Of Practices And Results, Dow Scott, Steve Markham
Absenteeism Control Methods: A Survey Of Practices And Results, Dow Scott, Steve Markham
School of Business: Faculty Publications and Other Works
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