Abstract
This descriptive study aimed to find out the preferred work values, environment, interactions, and activities of employees in a Maritime institution. A survey questionnaire was administered to a group of respondents composed of 146 faculty and non-teaching staff who represent the sample size from the total population of 231 employees. Results of the study showed evidence that the employees place the highest value on spirituality, mutual respect, reaching goals, open communication, strong support system, cohesiveness, effective leadership, transparency, and recognition, among others. As a whole, they respond most positively to a fast-paced, result-oriented, and organized work environment. Building from the findings gathered, the study recommends the alignment of the employees’ preferences with the institution’s core values and priorities. Since being recognized for their efforts and contribution is important to them, recognition must be given where and when it is deemed best. It is also recommended that more workshops must be held to provide the employees an opportunity to revisit their value system in relation to themselves and others in the organization. Priorities in relation to work must also be reassessed or redefined through these workshops.
Highlights
Initiatives to include human considerations are mobilized in educational institutions to include inculcating values and motivations that bring about environmentally responsible behavior [1]
Preferred Work Values, Environment, Interactions and Activities by the Employees When Taken as a Whole
Work Values, Environment, Interaction and Activities of the Employees When Grouped According to Gender, Age, Tenure and Nature of Work
Summary
Initiatives to include human considerations are mobilized in educational institutions to include inculcating values and motivations that bring about environmentally responsible behavior [1]. Universities teach notions of norms and behaviors that add to "good," sustainable lifestyles [2] and as such, certain sets of value systems become part of the formation for all the members of the academic community, teachers, administration, and students alike. According to Urde [3], wellestablished and maintained core values influence all kinds of decisions within organizations. Urde [3] further explains that core values need to be monitored and maintained. Employees should be provided with a positive work environment. A positive work environment makes them feel good about coming to work every day. It provides them something to look forward to no matter how hard and challenging the work is
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