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Factors Influencing Job Choice among Agricultural Economics Professionals

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  • McGraw, Katherine
  • Popp, Jennie S.
  • Dixon, Bruce L.
  • Newton, Doris J.

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This article identifies factors that influence agricultural economics professionals' job choice between academic and government employment. Respondents agreed that job responsibilities were the most important factor in choosing their current position. They also agreed that having a positive work environment, good salary, family time, adequate resources, and professional and social interaction were important job attributes. Proportionally more women than men regarded partner opportunities, nondiscrimination, time for child care, and supportive colleagues as very important attributes influencing their decisions. A binomial probit of respondents' current job sector indicates significant job choice determinants include sector preference (academic or government), previous professional experience, a positive work environment, and advancement opportunities.

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  • McGraw, Katherine & Popp, Jennie S. & Dixon, Bruce L. & Newton, Doris J., 2012. "Factors Influencing Job Choice among Agricultural Economics Professionals," Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Cambridge University Press, vol. 44(2), pages 251-265, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jagaec:v:44:y:2012:i:02:p:251-265_00
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    1. Selçuk Alp & Tuðba Kiral Özkan, 2015. "Job Choice with Multi-Criteria Decision Making Approach in a Fuzzy Environment," International Review of Management and Marketing, Econjournals, vol. 5(3), pages 165-172.
    2. Nadežda Jankelová & Zuzana Joniaková & Ildikó Némethová & Jana Blštáková, 2020. "How to Support the Effect of Transformational Leadership on Performance in Agricultural Enterprises," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(18), pages 1-17, September.
    3. Meyerding, Stephan G.H., 2018. "Job preferences of agricultural students in Germany – A choice-based conjoint analysis for both genders," International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, vol. 21(2), March.

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