... important in the job search process Results indicated that high pay level, fiexible benefits, individual-based pay, fixed pay, and job- based pay were the preferred means of pay when other factors ... respondents Pay level was the most consequential pay system characterisfic, followed by individual-based pay, fixed pay, job- based pay, and flexible benefits Consistent with past research, individuals ... 40,437-453 Schwab DP, Rynes SL, Aldag RJ (1987) Theories and research on job search and choice In Rowland KM, Ferris GR (Eds.), Research in personnel and human resource man- agement (Vol 5, pp 126-166)...