The Influence of Fear of AIDS and Expectancies About Employees With AIDS on the Decision to Fire Employees With AIDS
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2006
Description
This research investigated the relationship of managers' fear of AIDS and expectancies about employees with AIDS (EWAs; e.g., managers' beliefs about EWAs' ability to perform the job) to the likelihood of firing EWAs. In addition, the relationship of fear of AIDS to expectancies about EWAs also was assessed. Path analysis was used to test the proposed relationships using a sample of 194 managers. Fear of AIDS and expectancies about disruptions in the workplace and reductions in revenue were related significantly to likelihood of firing EWAs. Fear of AIDS also was related significantly to expectancies about disruptions in the workplace, reduced revenue, and increased insurance costs. Suggestions for future research, implications, and study limitations are discussed.
Citation Information
Vest, Michael; Carr, Jon C.; Tarnoff, Karen A.; and Vest, Jusanne M.. 2006. The Influence of Fear of AIDS and Expectancies About Employees With AIDS on the Decision to Fire Employees With AIDS. Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research. Vol.11(1). 44-67. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-9861.2006.tb00019.x ISSN: 1071-2089