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Exploring Differences in Work’s Meaning: An Investigation of Individual Attributes Associated with Work Orientations

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: To understand better the meanings of work for individuals, we explored work orientation and examined empirically individual attributes of proactive personality, concern for others, concern for self, preference for challenging work, and work enjoyment as related to job, career and calling work orientations. Age, income, and employment security were identified as control variables. Our data derived from an online survey of full-time blue-collar and corporate employees in the auto industry (n = 251). Our study findings suggest preference for challenging work differentiates job, career, and calling orientations. We discuss the implications of our findings and suggest areas for future research.

Source: Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management

DOI: 10.21818/001c.17940

Authors: Rita J. Shea-Van Fossen, Donald J. Vredenburgh

Institutions: Baruch College, Ramapo College, City University of New York

Language: English

Topic: Education and Work Dynamics

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2183144766