Attitudes of employers and employees toward handicapped co-workers

• Main Author: Chen, Hsiu-Hung (Iris)
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 2002
• Subjects: Employees > Attitudes; Handicapped > Employment; Vocational guidance for the handicapped
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/3009
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study determines the attitudes of employers and employees toward handicapped co-workers. The study employed the descriptive-comparative type of research. Forty respondents (20 employers and 20 employees) were selected from a total of 5 companies/agencies employing handicapped workers. Respondents were chosen using the purposive sampling technique. The researcher devised a questionnaire which sought to determine employers' and employees' attitudes toward handicapped co-workers. Attitudes of respondents in terms of comprehensibility, independence, likeability, respectability, responsibility and competence were determined through a 5-point rating scale. Results revealed that most of the respondents in the employers and employees groups are males and in the early adult years. They already have prior awareness of their co-workers' handicapping condition and have been working with them for an average of five years. It was also found out that respondents generally show positive attitudes towards these individuals except for employers who manifest ambivalent attitudes toward the capability of persons with disability to become independent in the workplace. Both groups are likewise comparable in their attitude toward these individuals. Furthermore, it was noted that better chances of employability await these workers. A more relevant vocational educational program may be useful in preparing these people to become effective in the employment arena. With the acceptance being shown to these handicapped workers, working may be regarded by these individuals as satisfying and rewarding life experience.