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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2015 Sep 3.
Published in final edited form as: J Career Dev. 2012 Feb;39(1):76–68. doi: 10.1177/0894845311417129

Table 1.

Needs, Values, and Reinforcer Class in the Theory of Work Adjustment

Need Value Reinforcer Class
Ability utilization Achievement Internal
Achievement
Creativity Autonomy
Responsibility
Advancement
Recognition Status
Authority
Status
Coworker relations Altruism Social
Social service
Moral values
Activity Comfort External
Independence
Variety
Compensation
Security
Working conditions
Company policies Safety
Supervision—human relations
Supervision—technical