It is often difficult to find ways to get students to become involved with course concepts at a personal level. This article describes a survey-feedback approach for personally engaging students in the discussion of their beliefs about American workers' attitudes and productivity. The questionnaire instrument used in the exercise, sample data, and suggestions for extending the approach to other topic areas are also included.
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