Work Adjustment Theory Step 1: Gaining self-understanding

2. Slide 1 for Chapter 3 Work Adjustment Theory Step 1: Gaining self-understanding Abilities - Encompass aptitudes (predicted skills) and acquired skills General Aptitude Test Battery general learning verbal ability numerical ability spatial ability form perception clerical ability eye-hand coordination finger dexterity manual dexterity Interests - Derived from values and abilities Values - Represent a group of needs, measured by the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire

3. Slide 2 for Chapter 3 Work Adjustment Theory: Values and Needs Achievement Status Safety Ability utilization Advancement Company policies Achievement Recognition and practices Authority Supervision - Social Status human relations Supervision - technical Comfort Altruism Autonomy Activity Co-workers Creativity Independence Moral values Responsibility Variety Social Services Compensation Security Working Conditions

4. Slide 3 for Chapter 3 Work Adjustment Theory Step 2: Obtaining Knowledge about the World of Work Ability Patterns - Abilities that are important to an occupation as determined by job analysts and GATB scores. verbal ability form perception finger dexterity numerical ability clerical ability manual dexterity spatial ability eye-hand coordination Value Patterns - values that are reinforced by an occupation as determined by patterns of responses to the Minnesota Job Description Questionnaire. Achievement Status Safety Comfort Altruism Autonomy

5. Slide 4 for Chapter 3 Work Adjustment Theory Step 3: Integrating Information about Self and the World of Work The Minnesota Occupational Classification System matches Abilities General Aptitude Test Battery Occupational Ability Pattern Values Minnesota Importance Questionnaire Values Pattern Personality The following factors describe a person’s adjustment to an occupation: flexibility, activeness, reactiveness, and perseverance.

6. Slide 5 for Chapter 3 Work Adjustment Theory Assessment Instruments Minnesota Importance Questionnaire Minnesota Job Description Questionnaire Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire Minnesota Satisfactoriness Scales

7. Slide 6 for Chapter 3 Satisfaction Grid for Work Adjustment Theory Plot your own grid using values from the MIQ for your current or another job. SATISFACTION Low Moderate High IMPORTANCE Low Low Moderate High From Thompson and Blain (1992).