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An application of multiobjetive programming to the study of workers' satisfaction in the spanish labour market

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In this paper, a multiobjective scheme is used to study the satisfaction levels of the Spanish workers. Data obtained from a panel survey conducted in several European countries are used to build up 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 than can be carried out in order to increase the workers’ satisfaction levels.

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  • Oscar D. Marcenaro-Gutiérrez & Mariano Luque Gallego & Francisco Ruiz de la Rúa, 2007. "An application of multiobjetive programming to the study of workers' satisfaction in the spanish labour market," Economic Working Papers at Centro de Estudios Andaluces E2007/11, Centro de Estudios Andaluces.
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    Workers’ Satisfaction; Econometric analyses; Multiobjective Programming.;
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    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy

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