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| Author: | Arnold, J. |
| Title: | Graduates' Experiences of Work in Small Organizations in the UK and the Netherlands Better than Expected |
| Journal: | International Small Business Journal
2002 : NOV, VOL. 20:4, p. 477-497 |
| Index terms: | EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE GRADUATES NETHERLANDS SMALL BUSINESS UNITED KINGDOM |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This project was designed to examine university graduates' expectations and experiences of employment in small organizations in the UK and the Netherlands. Specifically, three predictions were made on the basis of existing literature and tested using self-report questionnaire data gathered from 126 graduate employees in small organizations. Where possible, comparisons are made with an earlier study of graduates in large UK- based organizations. Graduates reported positive experiences in many areas. These often exceeded their expectations, and in general over-met expectations were much more common than under-met ones. The graduates' work appeared to offer quite high autonomy, the chance to develop a wide range of skills, and to progress towards career goals, at least in the short term. |
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