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WORK VALUES



Work Values are global aspects of work that are important to a person's satisfaction. O*NET defines six broad Work Values, each made up of several specific needs. The six Work Values and the associated needs for this occupation are shown in the tables below.   Ranging from 0-100.


Standardized Values
Work Values
Description
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Achievement
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
100
Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
100
Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment


Standardized Values
Work Values
Description
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Independence
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
94
Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
88
Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
69
Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas


Standardized Values
Work Values
Description
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Recognition
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
97
Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
94
Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
81
Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
34
Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement


Standardized Values
Work Values
Description
-
Relationships
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
97
Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
81
Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
47
Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong


Standardized Values
Work Values
Description
-
Working Conditions
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
91
Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
88
Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
75
Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
72
Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
66
Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
34
Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone


Standardized Values
Work Values
Description
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Support
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
34
Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
34
Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
25
Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well