1. Bus 12 Values Clarification Fall 2009
Name ___________________________________
Instructor _______________________________
Very Somewhat Not
Work - Tasks Important Important Important Important
Produce a tangible product
Contribute to long term projects
Contribute to shorter term projects
Work on a variety of different tasks
Higher risk endeavors
Work with hands or hand tools
Work with numbers
Work helping others
Influence the opinions or decisions of others
Intellectual work
Physical work
Creative work
Research
Very Somewhat Not
Work - Setting Important Important Important Important
Small company
Large company
Office
Outdoors
Combination of indoors and outdoors
Work in an urban/suburban setting
Work in a rural setting
Home-based work setting
Little to no pressure
Fast-paced environment
Very Somewhat Not
Work - Hours Important Important Important Important
Regular shift of 8 hours per day, no overtime
Irregular length day, sometimes
Work overtime/take work home
Very Somewhat Not
Work - Travel Important Important Important Important
Little or no travel required
City-wide
Country-wide
International
2. Bus 12 Values Clarification Fall 2009
Very Somewhat Not
Work - Interpersonal Important Important Important Important
Work independently with no supervision
Work independently with some supervision
Work with one or more colleagues as a team
Plan work for and supervise others
Be supervised by a good supervisor/boss
Work with supportive co-workers
Meet new people regularly
Do not have to meet new people often
Very Somewhat Not
Work - Pay, Benefits, Rewards Important Important Important Important
Good benefits package
Work for a high base salary
Work on a commission basis
Job Security
Public recognition for accomplishments
Social Prestige
Social Respect
Very Somewhat Not
Work - Professional Development Important Important Important Important
Opportunity to advance within the same organization
Opportunity to advance by changing organizations
Opportunity to participate in professional organizations
Very Somewhat Not
Lifestyle Values Important Important Important Important
Live close to work
Own my own home
Live in a rural setting
Live in a city
Live in a suburban setting
Live close to cultural and entertainment opportunities
Travel Frequently
Live in a moderate climate
Have time to pursue my interests
Live near relatives
Participate in family-oriented activities
Do volunteer work
Be active in religious work
Go out and eat often
Go to movies, plays, and concerts often
Be involved with sports of my choice
Do things alone
Live in a stable neighborhood
Go places on the weekends
Be very involved in social activities
3. Bus 12 Values Clarification Fall 2009
Very Somewhat Not
Intrinsic Values Important Important Important Important
Status
Influence
Power
Belonging
Integrity
Honesty
Prestige
Achievement
Independence
Authenticity
Respect
Responsibility
Appreciation
Helping
Community
Balance
Harmony
Equality
Service
Fairness
Commitment
Having an impact
4. Business 12
List Your Top 5 Values from each category
Work Values Lifestyle Values Intrinsic Values
1 1 1
2 2 2
3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 5
Define what each value means to you.
Work Values
1
2
3
4
5
Lifestyle Values
1
2
3
4
5
Intrinsic Values
1
2
3
4
5