An analysis of mental processes, behaviors, and job satisfaction of apparel product developers and traditional retail buyers

Job-related information and analysis are fundamental parts for both workers and organizations to increase productivity and job satisfaction that are e xtensively related to the business organization's performance. This study p resents an analysis of specific job characteristics, job contents, and beha viors in the two diverse merchandising line development process of traditio nal retail buying and appal ei product development. (C) 2000 Elsevier Scien ce Inc. All rights reserved.