PERCEPTIONS OF RELOCATION SERVICES IN RELOCATION DECISION-MAKING - ANEXPLORATORY FIELD-STUDY

The importance of relocation services is examined in a sample of 872 e mployees and spouses. Results indicated that spouses rated all relocat ion services higher than employees, with the exception of educational information. Comparisons among male and female employees, single-earne rs and dual-earners, as well as employees with children living at home and those without children living at home also yielded significant di fferences, primarily in terms of spouse employment assistance, depende nt care information, and educational information. Results are discusse d in terms of future research and practice, with an emphasis on explor ing relocation issues for employees and spouses in a variety of marita l and family arrangements.