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| Title: | The Effects of Optimism and Willingness to Trust on Work-Related Attitudes and Behaviors: An Application to the Commercial Vehicle Industry |
| Authors: | Lynn Kalnbach and Brenda Lantz |
| University: | North Dakota State University |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1997 |
| Report #: | MPC-97-75 |
| Project #: | MPC-112 |
| TRID #: | 00744556 |
| Keywords: | attitudes, behavior, commercial vehicles, human factors, job satisfaction, morale, personnel performance, productivity, truck drivers, trucking, turnover |
| Type: | Research Report – MPC Publications |
Abstract
This paper explores the determination of commercial vehicle driver attitudes and the effect of these attitudes on driving performance, job satisfaction, and turnover. It was hypothesized that if a relationship is found, it may then be worthwhile to select applicants with the highest potential for good work habits and company loyalty.
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