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Some See Work As a Calling

Others say it’s just a job

University of Michigan
Thu, 11/14/2013 - 15:00
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Why does one person see work primarily as a means to a paycheck, while another sitting in the next cubicle expects work to provide genuine fulfillment?

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In exploring the origins of adults’ work orientations, University of Michigan researchers found that the orientations of their parents play a stronger role than other forces such as religion, personality, or profession.

“Work orientations are a modern link between the meaning of work for parents and children,” says Wayne Baker, professor and chair of management and organizations at U-M's Ross School of Business. “Socialization during adolescence is the mechanism through which this persistent link is established.”

A work orientation represents a person’s beliefs about the meaning of work. Research has suggested that adults tend to favor one of three primary work orientations: job, career, or calling.

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