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The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of British Rail employees to various aspects of worker participation in management decision-making. In addition, current levels of participatory activity were assessed. The relationship between expressed needs, aspirations and reported behaviour in the area of worker participation was also examined.

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Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions Occupation: work conditions, routine/variety, nature of supervision, responsibility, time spent away/on own, overtime, bonus schemes, promotion prospects, job satisfaction, possibility for improvement, future plans. Opinions on: supervisors, representatives, unions and managers are investigated in detail. Indices of authority, responsibility, information seeking, perceived influence over job-related decisions, union activity, operating autonomy and power aspirations. Background Variables Age, sex, marital status, place of birth, household composition, age on leaving school. Occupation: grade, department, area station.

One-stage stratified or systematic random sample

Face-to-face interview