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Evaluating industrial alcoholism programs. A human-capital approach

C J Schramm

    Journal of Studies on Alcohol
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study proposes a human-capital model to understand why businesses start or continue employee alcoholism treatment programs. The model aids in analyzing the economic factors influencing these crucial workplace decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Business Administration
    • Organizational Behavior
    • Human Resources Management

    Background:

    • Employee alcoholism presents significant costs to businesses.
    • Decisions regarding alcoholism treatment programs are often complex and multifaceted.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a human-capital model to explain business decisions on employee alcoholism treatment programs.
    • To provide a framework for analyzing the economic rationale behind these corporate decisions.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a theoretical human-capital model.
    • Analysis of factors influencing business investment in employee alcoholism treatment.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed model identifies key economic variables influencing the initiation and continuation of treatment programs.
    • The model suggests that businesses weigh the costs and benefits of such programs.

    Conclusions:

    • A human-capital approach offers valuable insights into business decision-making regarding employee alcoholism.
    • Understanding these economic drivers can lead to more effective workplace health initiatives.

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