The Influence of Value Perspectives on Prior Plans, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions In Nonprofit Agencies

Abstract

Values are purported to have significant effects on organizational and employee functions.
Understanding the link between work-related attitudes and behavior is an important issue that
can provide essential insight for the selection of appropriate management practices. In
particular, one study of voluntary service organizations (Macy, 2006) suggests that nonprofit
organizations depend on personal values for motivation. Although there are many dimensions to
values, this research focuses on the dimension of individualism versus collectivism to the degree
that it makes assumptions regarding the nature of work and the status of individuals. There are
three value perspectives that are the focus of this study: Individual, Collective, and Humanistic.
The purpose of this study is to determine the significance of these three value perspectives, how
each influences the nonprofit employee to choose to work in the nonprofit sector, and how these
value perspectives might in turn influence job satisfaction and future turnover intentions. This
research provides important insights on how values alone can impact one’s perception of work
and influence worker outcomes.