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Gas price worries put brakes on productivity
By
Asjylyn Loder, Times Staff Writer
Posted: May 05, 2008 07:50 PM
Worrying about rising gas prices hurts job performance, according to a Florida State University report released Monday. "People concerned with the effects of gas prices were significantly less attentive on the job, less excited about going to work, less passionate and conscientious, and more tense," said Wayne Hochwarter, a professor of management at FSU's College of Business. Hochwarter surveyed 800 full-time employees this spring and found that all drove to work and had an average commute of 15 miles each way. Among his findings, 39 percent agreed with the statement "Gas prices have decreased my standard of living." Hochwarter conducted his survey when gas prices hovered around $3.50 a gallon. Gas prices in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area averaged $3.58 on Monday, according to AAA.
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by Snoz
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May 6, 2008 2:03 PM
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Come and join us bus riders. Look for nearest park n' ride and climb aboard. No driving. No gas. No wear n' tear on your car. Less polution. We need to rethink how we commute before it becomes too late. Stop giving your money to the middle
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