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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of Part-Time Employment in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on attitude of part time employees as compared to full-time employees and its relation with their motivation and performance. The research also analyzes many aspects of Part-Time Employment and tries to gauge its effect on employee motivation. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for part time employee motivation and tries to describe the overall effect as compared to full time employees.

Table of Contents

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION6

Background of the study6

Problem statement6

Rationale7

Aims and objectives7

Significance7

Research question8

Theoretical framework8

Limitation of the Study8

Reliability9

Validity9

Ethical Concern10

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW11

Definitions12

Characteristics of Part-Time Workers13

Benefits15

Effects15

Skills16

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY17

Research Design17

Literature Search17

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS19

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION25

REFERENCES27

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

It is entirely up to a boss to arrive up with its own criteria as to how many hours a worker works a day or week or any other factors that make a worker part-time vs. full-time for that specific employer. However, if salaries or wage benefits are engaged, then the boss must apparently spell out in composing (policy, handbook, etc.) as to what it takes to be a full-time employee vs. being a part-time employee.

Background of the Company

As a constituent of Bupa, a healthcare business worldwide, Bupa Care is fortunate to be adept to use the information and know-how of some of the best older care professionals in Australia and round the world. Outside Australia, Bupa is a premier operator of nursing dwellings in New Zealand, Spain and the UK. In Australia, our sister business, Bupa Australia, which presents well being protection goods through its three emblems - HBA, MBF and Mutual Community.

Problem statement

Full-time workers are more treasured by their organizations. They take part completely in organization meetings, are involved in the decision-making method and are permitted larger access to gear and components needed to do their job. Part-time workers are often omitted from meetings, are notified about conclusions and should request the assistance and consent of a full-time worker to go in structures get access to posted letters rooms or computers, or get paper and supplies.

Rationale

Depending on the association, part-time hours can be any number of hours under 40. Widespread variety would be 20 to 30 hours. Some part-time workers are normal part time, while others might be contingent, such as adjunct instructors. Part-time employees generally are not eligible for any employee benefits.

Aims and objectives

The aim and objective of this study is:

To analyze if part-time employees respond differently ...