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The Associate's Role in Delivering a Fair Day's Work for a Fair Day's Pay

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Allen Wysocki, and Karl Kepner


Release Date: 10/7/2020

Reviewed At: 1/17/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-hr008-2001

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Abstract

This document explores the concept of “a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay,” emphasizing the roles of both associates and managers in achieving this balance. It discusses eight agree/disagree statements to highlight common management beliefs and their impact on associate productivity. The authors argue that factors such as inclusiveness, appreciation, and effective communication are more critical than job security and wages. They also challenge the notion that people naturally resist change, suggesting that resistance often stems from a lack of involvement in decision-making. The document aims to guide managers in fostering a productive and motivated workforce. Original publication date May 2001.

About this Publication

This document is HR008, one of a series of the Food and Resource Economics Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date June 2001. Revised July 2019. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Derek Farnsworth, assistant professor; Jennifer L. Clark, senior lecturer, Food and Resource Economics Department; Allen Wysocki, associate dean and professor; and Karl Kepner, emeritus professor, deceased; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Farnsworth, D., Clark, J., Wysocki, A. F., & Kepner, K. W. (2019). The Associate’s Role in Delivering a Fair Day’s Work for a Fair Day’s Pay. EDIS, 2019(4). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hr008-2001

Authors

Derek Farnsworth
Derek Farnsworth
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University of Florida

associate professor, agricultural economics, UF/IFAS Department of Food and Resource Economics, Gainesville, FL

Jennifer Clark
Jennifer Clark
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University of Florida

senior lecturer, UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, Gainesville, FL 32611.
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Allen Wysocki
Allen Wysocki
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University of Florida

professor, agribusiness sales, marketing, & management, UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department and associate dean, UF/IFAS College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gainesville, FL 

Karl Kepner
Karl Kepner
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University of Florida

professor emeritus, UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, Gainesville, FL 32611.
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