A distinct aspect of the sense of fairness in humans is that we care not only about equality in material rewards but also about equality in nonmaterial values. One such value is the opportunity to choose freely among many options, often regarded as a fundamental right to economic freedom. In modern developed societies, equal opportunities in work, living, and lifestyle are enforced by antidiscr...

Since devolution in 1998, the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) has been proactive in exercising its responsibilities for equalities within its territories (Chaney, 2009; Davies, 2003). The Government of Wales Act 2006 moreover, placed a statutory duty on the Assembly to have due regard for equality of opportunity in everything it did. Although discrimination law in itself is not a function that ...

This article is a review on occupational therapy in Iran. Occupational therapy started in the Rehabilitation faculty of Iran Medical University as a BS degree in 1973. About 2000 students were graduated in occupational therapy and are active in different parts of the country. They assist disabled individuals to achieve maximal independence. In this article a summary of the history and education...

This study was aimed at investigating the impact of employee job satisfaction on organizational effectiveness at the Buffalo City College in East London, South Africa. Job satisfaction is critical in ensuring the continued growth and effectiveness of any organization. This study assessed the levels of job satisfaction among academic lecturers at Buffalo City College. A quantitative research app...

We conducted a cross-sectional survey among 74 community health workers in rural health houses to investigate overall job satisfaction and satisfaction with 8 aspects of the job (work itself, co-workers, management, workload, promotion, organizational structure, working conditions, and payment and benefits). Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire based on the Job Descriptive I...