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Informed Consent


You have been invited to participate in a study examining pre-employment beliefs regarding your relationship with future employers. Your participation in this study involves answering survey questions in this online format.

It will take approximately 30 minutes to complete this survey. Any reports concerning this research will contain only data of an anonymous or statistical nature. Furthermore, only group-level data will be reported and your name will not be associated with your responses.

The principal investigator in this study is Lindsey M. Lee. Any questions you have regarding the research may be directed to Ms. Lee at (970) 420 – 0622 or by email at [email protected]. Information involving the conduct and review of research involving humans may be obtained from the Chairman of the Institutional Review Board of the Florida Institute of Technology, Dr. Lisa Steelman at (321) 674 – 8104.

Entering your first name and last name below indicates that you agree to participate in this research and:

1. You are 18 years of age or older.
2. You have read and understand the information provided above.
3. You understand that participation is voluntary and that refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled: and,
4. You understand that you are free to discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
 
 
* First Name
   
 
 
* Last Name
   
 
 
SCALE 1


On the scale provided, please indicate the extent to which you feel obligated to provide your future employer with each of the following obligations:
 
 
Not at all Obligated Slightly Obligated Somewhat Obligated Moderately Obligated Greatly Obligated
* Perform work efficiently
* Work cooperatively with coworkers
* Help coworkers with their work as needed
* Meet the organization's performance standards
* Get along with coworkers
* Work until the job is done, even if that means working extra hours
* Volunteer for tasks outside of my job description when needed
* Work outside of my normal work hours if needed
* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information
* Use organizational property as intended
 
 
Not at all Obligated Slightly Obligated Somewhat Obligated Moderately Obligated Greatly Obligated
* Treat organizational resources provided to me with respect (e.g. equipment, budgets)
* Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and norms
* Decline job offers from other organizations
* Stop searching for other job opportunities after hire
* Maintain my employment with the organization for a number of years
* Complete educational or training courses outside my working hours that will benefit the organization
* Take it upon myself to obtain additional training
* Be willing to sacrifice personally for the benefit of the organization
* Adopt organizational concerns as personal concerns
* Positively represent the organization to protect its reputation
 
 
Not at all Obligated Slightly Obligated Somewhat Obligated Moderately Obligated Greatly Obligated
* Maintain personal commitment to the organization
* Complete only essential tasks
* Perform only those duties for which I am explicitly paid
* Satisfy a well-defined set of responsibilities
* Carry out only those tasks that I agree to when hired
* Take initiative to find opportunitites to improve my skills for the benefit of the organization
* Make myself valuable to the organization by taking steps to enhance my skills
* Engage in continuous dvelopment to consistently increase my value to the organization
* Put in effort toward obtaining internal training and development opportunitites
* Avoid engaging in behaviors that may harm the organization (such as theft or frequent absenteeism
 
 
Not at all Obligated Slightly Obligated Somewhat Obligated Moderately Obligated Greatly Obligated
* Give adequate notice to the organization before quitting
* Remain with the organization for only a limited time
* Refuse to support the organization's competitors
* Be willing to accept a job transfer if necessary
* Reliably attend work during the hours agreed upon with the organization
 
 
SCALE 2


On the scale provided, please indicate the extent to which you feel that your future employer is obligated to provide you with the following employment inducements/incentives:
 
 
Not at all Obligated Slightly Obligated Somewhat Obligated Moderately Obligated Greatly Obligated
* Promotional opportunities within the organization
* Professional development opportunitites
* Personal growth opportunities
* Decision-making responsibilities in my job
* Opportunity to show what I am capable of accomplishing
* Ability to demonstrate my skills and capabilities
* A positive working environment
* Support for positive relationships with my coworkers
* Strong cooperation among colleagues when needed
* Good communication
 
 
Not at all Obligated Slightly Obligated Somewhat Obligated Moderately Obligated Greatly Obligated
* Monetary incentives for stand out performance
* Pay increases based on job performance
* Appealing salary and benefits offerings
* Consideration for personal circumstances
* Flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs
* Ability to make my own decisions regarding the use of earned vacation time
* Support for balance between my work life and my personal life
* Employment only as long as the organization needs me
* A job for a limited time only
* Interest in my personal well-being
 
 
Not at all Obligated Slightly Obligated Somewhat Obligated Moderately Obligated Greatly Obligated
* Sensitivity to my personal concerns
* Concern for my long-term welfare
* Training only for the job I was hired to perform
* Limited, well-defined job responsibilities
* Expectations for performance only for a narrow set of duties
* Job security
* Stable employment
* Competitive pay
* An attractive benefits package (e.g. health insurance, retirement benefits)
* Opportunity to rapidly advance in the organization
 
 
Not at all Obligated Slightly Obligated Somewhat Obligated Moderately Obligated Greatly Obligated
* Long-term job security
* Open communication regarding organizational matters that affect you
* Recognition for organizational achievements/contributions
* Pay linked to performance
* Fair administration in personnel procedures (e.g. hiring, promotions, grievances)
* Performance feedback
 
 
On the following pages, you will be presented with the same items from both scales that you just rated. However, the instructions will ask you to respond in a different way. Please read the instructions carefully and pay close attention to the response scale as it differs from the one used on the previous pages.


Thank you.
 
 
SCALE 1


On the response scale provided, please indicate how desirable you believe the content of each of the following items to be:
 
 
Very Undesirable Undesirable Neutral Desirable Very Desirable
* Perform work efficiently
* Work cooperatively with coworkers
* Help coworkers with their work as needed
* Meet the organization's performance standards
* Get along with coworkers
* Work until the job is done, even if that means working extra hours
* Volunteer for tasks outside of my job description when needed
* Work outside of my normal work hours if needed
* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information
* Use organizational property as intended
 
 
Very Undesirable Undesirable Neutral Desirable Very Desirable
* Treat organizational resources provided to me with respect (e.g. equipment, budgets)
* Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and norms
* Decline job offers from other organizations
* Stop searching for other job opportunities after hire
* Maintain my employment with the organization for a number of years
* Complete educational or training courses outside my working hours that will benefit the organization
* Take it upon myself to obtain additional training
* Be willing to sacrifice personally for the benefit of the organization
* Adopt organizational concerns as personal concerns
* Positively represent the organization to protect its reputation
 
 
Very Undesirable Undesirable Neutral Desirable Very Desirable
* Maintain personal commitment to the organization
* Complete only essential tasks
* Perform only those duties for which I am explicitly paid
* Satisfy a well-defined set of responsibilities
* Carry out only those tasks that I agree to when hired
* Take initiative to find opportunities to improve my skills for the benefit of the organization
* Make myself valuable to the organization by taking steps to enhance my skills
* Engage in continuous development to consistently increase my value to the organization
* Put in effort toward obtaining internal training and development opportunities
* Avoid engaging in behaviors that may harm the organization (such as theft or frequent absenteeism)
 
 
Very Undesirable Undesirable Neutral Desirable Very Desirable
* Give adequate notice to the organization before quitting
* Remain with the organization for only a limited time
* Refuse to support the organization’s competitors
* Be willing to accept a job transfer if necessary
* Reliably attend work during the hours agreed upon with the organization
 
 
SCALE 2


On the response scale provided, please indicate how desirable you believe the content of each of the following items to be:
 
 
Very Undesirable Undesirable Neutral Desirable Very Desirable
* Promotional opportunities within the organization
* Professional development opportunities
* Personal growth opportunities
* Decision-making responsibilities in my job
* Opportunity to show what I am capable of accomplishing
* Ability to demonstrate my skills and capabilities
* A positive working environment
* Support for positive relationships with my coworkers
* Strong cooperation among colleagues when needed
* Good communication
 
 
Very Undesirable Undesirable Neutral Desirable Very Desirable
* Monetary incentives for stand out performance
* Pay increases based on job performance
* Appealing salary and benefits offerings
* Consideration for personal circumstances
* Flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs
* Ability to make my own decisions regarding the use of earned vacation time
* Support for balance between my work life and my personal life
* Employment only as long as the organization needs me
* A job for a limited time only
* Interest in my personal well-being
 
 
Very Undesirable Undesirable Neutral Desirable Very Desirable
* Sensitivity to my personal concerns
* Concern for my long-term welfare
* Training only for the job I was hired to perform
* Limited, well-defined job responsibilities
* Expectations for performance only for a narrow set of duties
* Job security
* Stable employment
* Competitive pay
* An attractive benefits package (e.g. health insurance, retirement benefits)
* Opportunity to rapidly advance in the organization
 
 
Very Undesirable Undesirable Neutral Desirable Very Desirable
* Long-term job security
* Open communication regarding organizational matters that affect you
* Recognition for organizational achievements/contributions
* Pay linked to performance
* Fair administration in personnel procedures (e.g. selection, promotional decisions, grievances)
* Performance feedback
 
 
* Are you currently seeking employment?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
* How recently have you applied for a job?
 
I have never applied for a job
 
Within the past month
 
1 - 3 months ago
 
4 - 6 months ago
 
7 - 12 months ago
 
Greater than one year ago
 
 
* Thinking about the most recent job you applied for, what hiring procedures did you participate in or complete? (select all that apply)
 
Application
 
Resume
 
Interview(s)
 
Personality Assessment (a test without right and wrong answers that assesses how you tend to behave across different situations)
 
Integrity Test (a test that asks questions regarding attitudes and beahviors that are dishonest, unethical, and/or illegal)
 
Cognitive Ability(a test that assesses your capacity to learn that typically has right and wrong answers)
 
Knowledge Test (a test that assesses your level of expertise in a particular content area that typically has right and wrong)
 
Situational Judgment Test (a test asks you to describe how you would behave in various situations)
 
Assessment Center or other Job Simulation
 
Drug Screening
 
Other
 

 
 
* Thinking about the most recent job you applied for, did you research the organization in advance?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
* What research methods did you use to learn about the organization?
 
Information from friends, family, acquaintances, etc. (word of mouth)
 
Printed recruitment material from the organization
 
Company website
 
Interaction with a recruiter
 
Interaction with the organization as a consumer/customer
 
Other
 

 
 
* Thinking about the most recent job you applied for, how long were you involved in the hiring process?
 
1 - 2 weeks
 
3 - 4 weeks
 
1 - 2 months
 
3 - 6 months
 
Greater than 6 months
 
 
* Are you currently employed?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
* How long have you been working for your current employer?
 
Less than one year
 
1 - 5 years
 
6 - 10 years
 
11 - 15 years
 
16 - 20 years
 
More than 20 years
 
 
* How many years of working experience do you have?
 
Less than one year
 
1 - 5 years
 
6 - 10 years
 
11 - 15 years
 
16 - 20 years
 
More than 20 years
 
 
* What industry have you predominantly worked in or do you currently work in? (select only one)
 
 
* How would you describe the level of job that you have primarily worked in? (select only one)
 
Intern/Apprentice
 
Entry-level
 
Professional
 
Management
 
Technical
 
Other
 
 
 
* What college or university do you attend?
   
 
 
* What is your age?
   
 
 
* What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
* Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?
 
Asian American
 
Black/African American
 
Indigenous Nation/Native American
 
Latino(a)/Hispanic American
 
White/Caucasian American
 
Other
 
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