A smallest space analysis (SSA) of potential work mobility

This paper introduces a new methodological approach—smallest space analysis—to the examination of potential work mobility. Operational definition of such mobility is introduced in terms of amounts and kinds of organizational and occupational incentives which might be offered to an employee. Then empirical data on system analysts in Israel are used to test the structure of the definition. The potential mobility with respect to both organization and occupation is found to be structured essentially as expected.