16 It is important that managers are approachable in the workplace |
5 |
6
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2 |
14 A good manager assists in resolving conflict between employees to help keep the workplace fair and equal |
5 |
6
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1 |
11 Commitment to work is a valuable employee attribute |
3 |
5
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2 |
41 On-the-job training helps with understanding the workplace rules (e.g., start times, finish times, break times, sick leave, holiday leave, and emergencies evacuation procedures). |
1 |
5
|
1 |
52 Being able to work is important for independence |
2 |
5
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6 |
25 A good understanding of the workplace culture is important when beginning a new job. i.e., dress code, social etiquette, workplace values and attitudes |
2 |
4
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3 |
49 Punctuality is important in the workplace |
1 |
4
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2 |
24 It is important to have the right skills and abilities to contribute to the needs and productivity requirements of the workplace |
2 |
4
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-2 |
4 Receiving honest feedback on work performance assists with personal and professional development |
4 |
4
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-2 |
32 A sudden, unexplained change to the work schedule does not affect an employee’s ability to continue working as per usual (e.g., staff meeting, manager is off sick, work renovations) |
-3 |
-4
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0 |
10 Ongoing support from an employment co-ordinator limits work performance |
-6 |
-4
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0 |
6 Education training on Autism Spectrum Disorders for all employed staff is unnecessary in the work environment |
-4 |
-4
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3 |
3 Regular follow up by an employment co-ordinator during the probation period hinders the work progress |
-5 |
-4
|
3 |
15 Communication skills (e.g., listening when others are talking, responding and interacting to conversations, body language) are unimportant in most workplaces |
-4 |
-5
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-2 |
31 Reporting to several different managers, rather than one main manager for work is preferable |
-5 |
-5
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-1 |
28 Constant, high level of support from an employment co-ordinator is required, even when an employee’s confidence in work skills increases |
-3 |
-5
|
4 |
27 Working on a regular basis decreases life satisfaction |
-6 |
-6
|
1 |
8 A support plan for work should only be agreed upon by the employer, not the employee, employment co-ordinator or any colleagues or managers involved |
-5 |
-6
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-2 |