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Listing of basic values and a brief explanation of each.

Value:

Explanation:

Accomplishment Having the sense that you have done well.
Advancement Having the opportunity to get ahead.
Aesthetic Caring about beauty and harmony.
Altruism Helping others
Challenge Having opportunities to be 'stretched'.
Community Living where you can be involved in the community
Contact with people Having a lot of contact with people
Competition Having opportunities to compete against others.
Creativity Developing new ideas, things or stategies.
Economics Having the money to lead the kind of lifestyle you choose.
Expert Being known as an expert in our field.
Flexibility Being able to set your own working schedule.
Independence Being able to do things the way you want to do them.
Integrity Working in a way that is consistent with your values.
Learning Opportunity to be learning new things.
Physical challenge Doing activies that are physically demanding.
Power Being in a position of influence.
Pressure Working to meet deadlines.
Prestige Becoming well-known and respected.
Recognition Being admired and rewarded.
Risk Doing things that involve some level of risk.
Routine Having similar tasks and duties each day.
Security Knowing that your work will always be there.
Team work Having opportunities to work in a team.
Variety Having your tasks and duties change each day.
Working alone Working on your own and having little contact with others.