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

3 Work Adjustment Theory: Values and Needs Achievement StatusSafety Ability utilizationAdvancementCompany policies AchievementRecognition and practices AuthoritySupervision - Social Status human relations Supervision - technical ComfortAltruismAutonomy ActivityCo-workersCreativity IndependenceMoral valuesResponsibility VarietySocial Services Compensation Security Working Conditions Slide 2 for Chapter 3

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 perceptionfinger dexterity numerical abilityclerical abilitymanual 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 StatusSafety ComfortAltruismAutonomy

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.

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

7 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 From Thompson and Blain (1992). Low IMPORTANCEIMPORTANCE Moderate High Slide 6 for Chapter 3