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Feb. 9, 2001
Place a check next to each item on the following checklist that you feel isimportant to your satisfaction at work. Circle the five items in each categorythat are most important to you.
Work Environment:
| Growing/Successful CaringManagement Ethical GivesRecognition Family-oriented PhysicallyAttractive GoodBenefits Quiet PaysWell/Fairly Efficient Clean/Safe LargeOrganization Open/Participative EqualOpportunity RewardsRisk/Innovation TimeFlexibility Accessto Recreation FasterPace
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AdequateParking SlowerPace AdvancementOpportunity PrivateOffice Entrepreneurial Stability StrongLeadership GivesFeedback ClearMission ChildCare TeamSpirit/Morale ShowsRespect TrainingAvailable Professional DressCode Safety/Security ResourcesAvailable International
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The Work Itself:
| UtilizesAbilities MoreManagement Contact HighVisibility MoreContact with Peers HighStructure Theoretical LooseStructure LineJob Emphasison Thinking Expertiseon Quality TaskVariety Emphasison Quantity WorkAlone InvolvesTravel
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MeaningfulOutcome Field/PlantJob Workwith People GeneralistRole Workwith Data/Ideas SpecialistRole Workwith Physical Things ReliabilityValued RegularHours StaffJob IrregularHours HeadquartersJob NoTravel Workin Groups
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Results, Rewards, and Motivation:
| Advancement/Promotion FinancialPayoff GainControl/Authority Product/ProcessCreation Realizea Vision Buildan Enterprise MeasurableResults Havean Impact MakeSpecific Tobe a Change Agent ToCompete and Win |
Mastera Craft/Process Distinction Recognition ExploitHidden Talents ExpertiseOpportunities Pioneeror Discover EliteStatus Respondto a Challenge OvercomeAdversity MeetHigh Expectations Contributeto Society |
Lifestyle and Personal Values:
| Livean Honest Life RetireComfortably LeisureTime Livein a Beautiful Setting SpiritualLife ManyFriends FinanciallySecure Bea Good Parent Careof Family |
Healthy Vacation/Travel LiveWhere I Want CommunityInvolvement LovingRelationship Respectof Others MaterialGoods Balance/Harmony HelpLess Fortunate |
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