Chapter 3 Flashcards
Define Values
Concepts or beliefs that guide how we make decisions about and evaluations of behaviours and events.
What are Two frameworks for understanding values?
Milton Rokeach’s Value Survey
Kent Hodgson’s general moral principles
What are the 2 types of values?
Terminal: goals that individuals would like to achieve during their lifetime
Instrumental: preferable ways of behaving
What are the Magnificant Seven Principles?
- Dignity of Human Life
- Autonomy
- Honesty
- Loyalty
- Fairness
- Humaneness
- The common good
What does Hofstede’s Framework for Assessing Culture consist of?
Power Distance Individualism vs. Collectivism Masculinity vs. Femininity Uncertainty Avoidance Long Term vs. Short Term Orientation Indulgence vs. Restraint
What are the 4 important attitudes that affect organizational performance?
Job Satisfaction
Organizational Commitment
Job Involvement
Employee Engagement
what dimensions did GLOBE identify?
power distance individualism/collectivism uncertainty avoidance humane orientation performance orientation
What are some characteristics of the baby boomers?
- Achievement and material
- Sense of accomplishment and social rank
- Ends justify the means
What are some characteristics of the Gen X?
- Value flexibility, job satisfaction and life options
- Family and relationships important
- Less willing to make sacrifices for employers than baby boomers
What are some characteristics of the Gen Y?
- High expectations/ seek meaning with work
- Questioning and electronically networked
- Socially responsible
Define Attitudes
Positive or negative feelings, concerning objects, people or events.
Why is job satisfaction important?
Demonstrates positive attitude towards the workplace which in turn means the employee will preform better and interact with others better. Negative attitudes lead to a worse workplace.
