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Item A classification taxonomy and empirical analysis of work arrangements(2004-12-18) Yeraguntla, Aswani Kumar; Bhat, Chandra R. (Chandrasekhar R.), 1964-The work-related characteristics of an individual act as pegs around which other non-work activities of an individual are scheduled on a day-to-day basis. This study identifies four dimensions of the medium-to-long range work arrangements that are important to day-to-day temporal and spatial characteristics of work patterns (and hence to day-to-day activity-travel schedules). The four dimensions are: (1) Full-time versus part-time employment, (2) Teleworking or not, (3) Inflexible or flexible work schedules, and (4) Regular or alternate shifts. The study then develops a comprehensive taxonomy of work arrangements in each of these four dimensions and empirically analyses the factors impacting the work arrangement decisions along three of these dimensions. The data used for the empirical analysis is drawn from a web-based survey of Austin area commuters conducted between December 2003 and March 2004. The results emphasize the importance of socioeconomic and work-related characteristics of employees in understanding work arrangement decisions. Specifically, the study indicates that young adults and women with children are more likely than other individuals to be in part-time employment. Also, women workers with children in their households, well-educated workers, and medium-to-high income earners are more likely than the overall worker population to telework. Finally, adults in households with very young children (less than 5 years of age) and individuals working in high employment density work locations have a higher propensity than other individuals to have work schedule flexibilityItem Managerial coaching and staff nurse perceptions of work environment, professional work satisfaction, job satisfaction, and intent to stay(2012-08) Batson, Vicki Delahorne; Yoder, Linda H.; Carter, Patricia A.; Clingerman, Evelyn; Jones, Terry L.; Batcheller, JoyceThe purpose of this prospective, descriptive, cross-sectional, correlational study was to explore the relationship between staff nurses' perceptions of first line manager coaching behaviors and nursing work environment characteristics, professional work satisfaction, job satisfaction, and intent to stay. Staff nurses perceived managers as engaging in certain coaching behaviors more frequently than others. Behaviors that established a mutually trusting and supportive relationship were reported as the most frequently occurring behaviors. Behaviors that supported the development of a mutually trusting and respectful relationship were reported as the most frequently occuring behaviors. Behaviors that supported one-on-one interactions focusing on individual development occurred less frequently. Managerial coaching behaviors were positively correlated with eight work environment characteristics which comprise professional work satisfaction, with medium to large effect sizes noted. Coaching behaviors also demonstrated positive relationships with job satisfaction and intent to stay. Correlational analyses and regression analyses illuminated the relationships between the variables. Mediation analysis of managerial coaching and the eight work environment characteristics defining professional work satisfaction provided more complete understanding of the relationship in prediction of intent to stay. The eight characteristics acted as either total or partial mediators of managerial coaching when predicting intent to stay. Demographic characteristics, managerial coaching and professional work satisfaction explained 41.4% of the variance in job satisfaction. Demographic characteristics, managerial coaching, professional work satisfaction, and job satisfaction explained 37% of the variance in intent to stay.