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Values, Attitudes,
and Job Satisfaction
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
S T E P H E N P. R O B B I N S
E L E V E N T H E D I T I O N
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OBJECTIVES
After studying this chapter,
you should be able to:
1. Contrast terminal and instrumental values.
2. List the dominant values in today’s workforce.
3. Contrast the three components of an attitude.
LEARNING
Terminal Values
Desirable end-states of
existence; the goals that a
person would like to achieve
during his or her lifetime.
Instrumental Values
Preferable modes of
behavior or means of
achieving one’s terminal
values.
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Hofstede’s Framework for Assessing Cultures
Power Distance
The extent to which a society accepts
that power in institutions and
organizations is distributed unequally.
Achievement
The extent to which societal
values are characterized by
assertiveness, materialism
and competition.
Nurturing
The extent to which societal
values emphasize
relationships and concern
for others.
Uncertainty Avoidance
The extent to which a society feels
threatened by uncertain and confusing
situations and tries to avoid them.
Long-term Orientation
A national culture attribute
that emphasizes the
future, economy, and
determination.
Short-term Orientation
A national culture attribute
that emphasizes the past
and present, respect for
tradition, and fulfilling social
obligations.
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Attitudes
Job Satisfaction
Job Involvement
Organizational Commitment
Cognitive Dissonance
Exit Voice
Behavior directed Active and
toward leaving the constructive attempts
organization. to improve
conditions.
Loyalty Neglect
Passively waiting for Allowing conditions
conditions to improve. to worsen.