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Assignment A2j: Work Values Inventory 9-4-19

There are 2 parts to this assignment. Complete both parts. (11 marks)

Part 1 (2 marks)

In the following list, consider each work value carefully. Choose VI if it is very important, SI if it
is Somewhat Important, and NI if it is Not Important to you. Indicate your choice by placing an X
in the appropriate cell of the table.

Work Values Inventory

VI SI NI It's Important to Me to: Value

   x   experience change and enjoy a variety of tasks Variety

x      have little chance of job loss or loss of income Security

 x     keep a routine without too many surprises Stability

 x     have defined responsibilities and a hierarchy in the Security

workplace

 x     have a high income Money

   x   work in an occupation that fits with my spiritual beliefs Spiritual Beliefs

 x     be given opportunities to travel and see new places Travel

 x     work with a diverse group of people and share ideas Teamwork

 x     make my own hours and have little direct supervision Independence

 x     take part in higher education and ongoing training and Education

upgrading

 x     experience adventure, changes and challenges Excitement

 x     take on responsibility and help a group reach collective Leadership

goals

 x     have time and energy to spend with family and close Family
friends

 x     Spend time on hobbies and interests outside of work Leisure Time

 x     be recognized and respected for the work I do Prestige

 x     work outside, close to nature Working Outside

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 x     work in comfortable surroundings, inside Working Inside

 x     have my own working space Personal Space

 x     meet a variety of people and work with others People

 x     work with facts and abstract concepts Information

 xx     work with concrete items Things

 x     make a difference in individuals lives Helping Others

 x     make the world a better place an a grand scale Community

Impact

 x     have little chance of on-the-job injury or danger Safety

 x     have positive and friendly relationships with colleagues Relationships

 x     learn and develop a variety of skills in my work Skills

 x     use my artistic talents in the work I do Creativity

 x     be in charge Authority

 x     work in a casual and relaxed atmosphere Informality

 x     thoroughly enjoy the work I do Passion

Part 2 (9 marks)

Now that you have completed the Work Values Inventory, look carefully at the items you
indicated as being Very Important to you. Looking at the values in the right hand column, ask
yourself which are most vital to you in your career exploration.

List your three Very Important Work Values that are most vital to your career exploration.

My Values(from the right How My Values Translate to

Where/How Developed
hand column) the Workplace

 Leadership  Decision making,  They are important

communication, culture,
performance, mentoring,
organization, trust, change,
creativity, and emotional
intelligence are all areas of
characteristics to have
because a skilled leader can
encourage his or her team to
work together toward a
common goal by bringing out
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the best attributes in each

individual. A skilled leader
leadership development.
keeps the group engaged and
on target to avoid delays.

 Perfectionism and completed

work are not avenues for
discovering creativity. Instead,
 Employees that can think
creativity is discovered
creatively and beyond the box
through the creative process,
are more likely to find
which includes taking notes
innovative and inventive
and sketching, having
solutions to difficulties they
 Creativity incomplete ideas, thoughts,
encounter. This eagerness to
and going off on tangents. It
find solutions may inspire new
can be developed by practice,
approaches to tasks and
seeing quality in quantity,
contribute to a more
seeking the mundane, working
successful firm.
with others, having
confidence, and taking mental
pauses.

 Passion and Willingness  A passion is something that Passion not only fosters
inspires you and helps you to enjoyment of your work but
develop future goals. Pursuing also aids in overcoming
your interests might help you workplace problems. When
discover emotional and you face a setback or begin to
professional direction. doubt your abilities, remember
Discovering your passion can the advantages of your job.
assist you in becoming the
person you want to be in both
your career and personal life.
You can utilize the following
suggestions to find your
passion: Make it a mission to
have fun, to slow down and be
in the moment, to be open to
new ideas, to absorb more
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ideas, and to contemplate

what follows next.