Analysis

The Philadelphia Work Values Inventory was designed to assess individuals’ work values. Work values refer to the preferences and priorities that employees have regarding various aspects of their work, such as working conditions, compensation, security, and relationships with colleagues.

Purpose

The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide a detailed picture of individuals’ work values, helping employers and human resource professionals to better understand the preferences and priorities of their employees. This information can be used to improve job satisfaction, commitment, and productivity.

Scoring

The scale includes a series of statements to which participants are asked to respond using a Likert scale, from “1 = Not important at all” to “5 = Very important.” The total score is calculated as the average of the responses for each dimension.

References

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