(Universidad Icesi, 2016-01-01) Olivas Luján, Miguel R.; Madero Gómez, Sergio Manuel
This quantitative research explores organizational behavior issues for young adults who are starting their
work careers. A 35-item survey was designed, and tested for validity and reliability. It was applied in a
sample of 215 students in a private university in Northeastern Mexico. The variables in this project show
a similar pattern among young adults in their first work experience as among those who had worked in
the past. However, Intensity of exerted effort, Perceived organizational support, Intentions to quit and
Monetary compensation showed statistically significant differences, when using other factors to compare
its.
