Survey Of Business Graduates: The Where And Why Of Job Selection

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Charles F. Malone ◽  
Ida B. Robinson

What are business school graduates looking for in their first job? Are there differences between men and women in the relative importance of factors affecting the choice of an initial position? These questions should be of considerable importance to employers seeking to recruit recent business graduates.To assess the relative importance of various factors on the selection of an initial job, questionnaires were mailed to all 1982 through 1984 accounting graduates of an AACSB accredited undergraduate business program. Sixteen factors were listed on the survey instrument and participants rated these factors on a scale ranging from not important to very important. Respondents were also requested to rank their top three factors.

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Bundy ◽  
Daniel Norris

The purpose of this study is to determine what factors accounting students consider important in the selection of their first job. These preferences are identified and analyzed with respect to individual characteristics such as gender, age, career aspirations, and work experiences. In addition, the effects of the job interviewing process on students perceptions of the relative importance of the various job attributes is examined.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6841
Author(s):  
Yuzheng Wang ◽  
Lei Nie ◽  
Min Zhang ◽  
Hong Wang ◽  
Yan Xu ◽  
...  

Debris flow is a type of special torrent containing numerous solid materials. With many types of factors affecting debris flow, there is no reliable basis for the selection of risk factors for debris flow risk assessment. Therefore, to study the factors affecting debris flow, exploring a reliable method for assessing the relative importance of these factors is a significant endeavor in debris flow prevention and control work. In this research, debris flow risk assessment was combined with meta-analysis to analyze quantitatively the relative importance of risk factors of debris flow in northwest and southwest China. The final relative importance of each factor in northwest China is as follows, maximum relative height difference > slope of main channel > maximum daily precipitation > ratio of longitudinal slope > drainage area > length of main channel. In addition, in southwest China, maximum relative height difference > maximum daily precipitation > slope of main channel > ratio of longitudinal slope > length of main channel > drainage area. The meta-analysis results were accurate, which can provide a reliable basis for the selection of debris flow risk factors in debris flow risk assessment. Furthermore, it provides strong support for the application of meta-analysis in risk assessment of other geological hazards.


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Aynura Manaf kizi Ismayilova ◽  

Public Voices ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Tony Carrizales

The editorial cartoon has been a part of American culture since the beginning of the nation’s founding. The following review of editorial cartoons takes a specific look at public servants who are not in the political spotlight, such as teachers, police, fire and postal service men and women. Through a review of editorial cartoons from 1999-2003, it becomes apparent that there are positive images of public servants amid the numerous negative ones published daily. The selection of cartoons, most notably those following the attacks of September 11, 2001, highlights that heroism and service can be transcended through cartoons as with any other form of art.


2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 695-700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toru Sugihara ◽  
Hideo Yasunaga ◽  
Hiromasa Horiguchi ◽  
Tetsuya Fujimura ◽  
Hiroaki Nishimatsu ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6287
Author(s):  
Suyeon Kim ◽  
Sang-Woo Lee ◽  
Se-Rin Park ◽  
Yeeun Shin ◽  
Kyungjin An

It is imperative to develop a methodology to identify river impairment sources, particularly the relative impact of socioeconomic sources, to enhance the efficiency of various river restoration schemes and policies and to have an internal diagnosis system in place. This study, therefore, aims to identify and analyze the relative importance of the socioeconomic factors affecting river ecosystem impairment in South Korea. To achieve this goal, we applied the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) to evaluate expert judgement of the relative importance of different socioeconomic factors influencing river ecosystem impairment. Based on a list of socioeconomic factors influencing stream health, an AHP questionnaire was prepared and administered to experts in aquatic ecology. Our analysis reveals that secondary industries form the most significant source of stream ecosystem impairment. Moreover, the most critical socioeconomic factors affecting stream impairment are direct inflow pollution, policy implementation, and industrial wastewater. The results also suggest that the AHP is a rapid and robust approach to assessing the relative importance of different socioeconomic factors that affect river ecosystem health. The results can be used to assist decision makers in focusing on actions to improve river ecosystem health.


2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 414-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan H Boyd ◽  
Raul M Cruz

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to determine the extent of interest in international electives among prospective otolaryngology residents and to determine whether the availability of international electives affected students' interest in ranking a particular residency program. Methods A 3-part survey was given to all medical students enrolled in the 2008 otolaryngology match via the Electronic Residency Application Service. Part 1 elicited demographic information. Part 2 explored general interest in international rotations. Part 3 involved ranking several factors affecting students' choice of residency programs. This survey was developed at our institution, with no formal validation. Participation was anonymous and voluntary. Results A total of 307 students entered the otolaryngology match, and 55 surveys (18%) were completed. Twenty-five of 55 students (55%) had completed an international elective during or prior to medical school, and 51 of 55 respondents (93%) had a “strong” or “very strong” desire to participate in an international elective during residency; 48 of 55 students (87%) had a “strong” or “very strong” desire to participate in international surgical missions after residency. Future practice goals had no correlation with interest in international rotations, either during or after residency training. Respondents ranked 8 factors that had an impact on residency program selection in the following order of importance: operative experience, location, lifestyle, research opportunities, didactics, international electives, prestige of program, and salary. Conclusion Interest in international medicine among prospective otolaryngologists was high in this subset of respondents but did not appear to affect residency program selection.


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