This study examined organizational culture preferences and workaholism components. Previous cross‐sectional research has shown that workaholics describe their organizations as more demanding work environments. What is not clear is whether workaholics prefer such workplaces. Data were collected...

This study tested a model predicting workaholic job behaviors among Australian psychologists. The model and measures had been used in a previous study of Canadian business school graduates. Four blocks of predictors were examined using hierarchical regression analyses: personal demographics;...

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship of individual difference personality characteristics (Big Five, generalized self‐efficacy), workaholism components and work life factors on measures of job satisfaction, burnout and health complaints....

Purpose – This research aims to explore the role of values, family, and non‐family influences on career choice in management among a sample of US MBA students. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected using self‐reported questionnaires from 109 students in a mid‐sized...

Examines interest in career options allowing greater flexibility but slower career advancement among women and men employed in a single large professional services firm. Reports on data which were collected by questionnaires completed anonymously. Women expressed significantly greater interest...

This study examined Filipino managerial women’s participation in a variety of education, training and development activities and the usefulness and impact of such activities. Filipino managerial women rated orientation programs, career development programs, technical training and management...

This exploratory study examined recent business school graduates appreciation of ongoing changes in the nature of employment relationships. It has been suggested by some that job security is now dead and that company loyalty has all but disappeared. To what extent do recent business school...

This exploratory study examined correlates of value reported by participants from an international management and business development program. Data were collected from 51 managers from the Baltics, Central and Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union who participated in a six‐week program...

Although workaholism in organizations has received considerable attention in the popular press, our understanding of it based on research evidence is quite limited. This study, using measures developed by Spence and Robbins (1992), examined the relationship of workaholism type to indicators of...

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to assess the future of work, focusing on careers, stress and well‐being. Design/methodology/approach – Assesses the future of work, which will focus on small to medium‐sized enterprises, self‐employed portfolio careers and outsourced workers in...