This study reports the results of a content analysis involving 143 senior and junior year business school students enrolled in a semester-long internship course for credit (74 males and 69 females). Responses to the question, “What did you like most/least about your internship position?” are reported. Positive aspects of internship are discussed in relation to the Job Characteristics Model.
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