Analysis

The Perceived Importance of Workplace Values Scale evaluates organizational values, their compatibility, their impact, and the integration of values in the workplace.

Purpose

The purpose of PIWVS is to understand employees’ perceptions of the importance of values in the work environment and how these values influence their behavior and satisfaction.

Calibration

For calibration, a Likert scale is usually used, where participants rate their level of agreement with various statements related to the values of their work environment.

References

Schwartz, S. H. (1994). Are There Universal Aspects in the Structure and Contents of Human Values? Journal of Social Issues, 50(4), 19-45.
Rokeach, M. (1973). The Nature of Human Values. Free Press.
Harrison, D. A., & Klein, K. J. (2007). What’s the Difference? Diversity Constructs as Separation, Variety, or Disparity in Organizations. Academy of Management Review, 32(4), 1199-1228.
Chatman, J. A., & Jehn, K. A. (1994). Assessing the Relationship between Industry Characteristics and Organizational Culture: How Different Can You Be? In Academy of Management Best Papers Proceedings (pp. 191-195).