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Introduction 46
Results/Findings 46
Research Question One 46
Research Question Two 47
Research Question Three 47
Research Question Four 48
Summary 49
5 - Conclusions and Recommendations 50
Introduction 50
Conclusions of Data Analysis and Literature 50
Effects of Limitations 50
Recommendations 51
Implications 52
Appendix A - Data Tables 53
Appendix B - Graphical Presentation of Data 62
Appendix C - Statistical Calculation Exhibits 67
References 72
The problem investigated in this study was the determination of the effects a change to employee ownership has on organizational productivity. The specific purpose of this study was to assess the effects of employee ownership on organizational profitability and performance.
The survey method of research was employed in the conduct of this study. Data pertaining to profitability and performance were collected for a sample of firms at two time points--five years prior to the occurrence of employee ownership and five years subsequent to such occurrence. Comparisons between the two sets of data were then made to assess the effects of employee ownership.
The population from which the data for this study were collected consisted of those firms that became 100 percent employee-owned during the 1976-1987 period. The 1987...