Schwartz's Value Theory We know that values are important influences in an individual's choices, attitudes, and behaviors. Having an understanding of values is a key piece of information that managers and employees need in order to help them work more effectively with others. For managers in particular, it is important to understand values because they drive the concepts, principles, and activities an employee will be willing to work for Values are important for understanding organizational behavior because they influence our behavior across different settings. Schwartz believes that values are motivational and that they "represent broad goals that apply across contexts and time." Values are relatively stable and can influence behavior outside of our awareness. Schwartz proposed that there are ten broad values that guide behavior. He also identified the motivational mechanisms that underlie each value. It is these motivational mechanisms that give values their ability to influence behavior. Roll over each employee name and read the description of the employee's values. Next, click and drag the name to the value that best matches the employee's values. Roll over each employee name and read the description of the employee's values. Next, click and drag the name to the value that best matches the employee's values. One of the things Kathy likes about her current situation is that it allows independent thought and lets her choose her own goals. Employee List Value Employee Power Kath Bob Achievement Hedonism Sam Stimulation Tammy Self-direction Andrea Sonia Universalism Bob was brought up to respect and accept the customs and ideas provided by traditional culture or religion. Employee List Value Employee Sam finds personal success through demonstrating competence according to established social standards. Employee List Value Employee Tammy places special importance on understanding and tolerance and on protecting the welfare all people. Employee List Value Employee For Andrea it is important to act in a way that will not upset or harm others and will not violate social norms. Employee List Value Employee ue that best matches the employee's values. XI, Even though she is successful, Sonia's real pleasure is attaining personal gratification and enjoying life. Employee List Value For Diego it is important to safeguard the welfare of the people he sees frequently. Employee List Value Employee For Nancy it is important to exhibit social status and prestige and to have control over people and resources. Employee List Value Employee Rick feels that he needs excitement, novelty, and challenge in life to be truly happy. Employee List Value Employee LI UUUU ' MUY ULU. IVAL, HUI that best matches the employee's values. Sue needs the harmony and stability of personal relationships to feel comfortable. Achievement Bob Sam Hedonism Stimulation Tammy Andrea Self-direction Sonia Universalism Diego Benevolence Nancy Tradition Rick Conformity Sue Security