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Workplace Illiteracy
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Workplace Illiteracy
Problems caused & effects of illiterate workers in American businesses. Examines the need for literacy programs. Reviews theoretical & empirical literature on subject.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages) |
14 sources |
2001
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"Effects of Illiteracy in the WorkplaceI. The Problem
Introduction
Illiteracy has become an increasingly significant problem in the workplace. American Demographics (Illiteracy at work..., 1996) reported that illiteracy costs American businesses about $225 billion per year in lost productivity, and that many Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) are beginning to "go public" with their concerns about this formerly "hidden" issue. In general, it is argued that illiteracy results in lower productivity, injuries, employee mistakes, absenteeism and even employee turnover. A survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation revealed that about 22 percent of participating organizations have an illiteracy remediation program in place. More.."
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Workplace Illiteracy (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Workplace-Illiteracy/10843
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"Workplace Illiteracy" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Workplace-Illiteracy/10843>
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