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An application of multiobjective programming to the study of workers' satisfaction in the Spanish labour market

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  • Luque, M.
  • Ruiz, F.

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In this paper, a multiobjective scheme is used to study the satisfaction levels of Spanish workers. Data obtained from the European Community Household Panel (ECHP) are used to build a multiobjective model on the basis of a previous statistical and econometric analysis of these data. Then, a Reference Point-based method is implemented to determine the profile of the most satisfied worker in Spain nowadays. Finally, a combined Goal Programming - Reference Point approach is used to determine policies which can be carried out in order to increase workers' satisfaction levels.

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  • Marcenaro-Gutierrez, O.D. & Luque, M. & Ruiz, F., 2010. "An application of multiobjective programming to the study of workers' satisfaction in the Spanish labour market," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 203(2), pages 430-443, June.
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    Multiobjective programming Workers' satisfaction Reference point Goal programming Econometric analysis;

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    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy

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