Personality Types and Motivational Characteristics of Academics versus Professionals in Industry in the Same Occupational Discipline.

Erez, Miriam; Shneorson, Zehava

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Publication Date: 1980-Aug

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Personality Types and Motivational Characteristics of Academics versus Professionals in Industry in the Same Occupational Discipline.

Erez, Miriam; Shneorson, Zehava

Journal of Vocational Behavior, v17 n1 p95-104 Aug 1980

Academics scored higher on the artistic type and significantly lower on the enterprising type. Academics are motivated by the opportunity for scientific contribution, for autonomy, and for the high status attained in their jobs. Professionals in industry are highly motivated by the opportunity for exercising power. (Author)

Descriptors: Career Choice, College Faculty, Employee Attitudes, Expectation, Motivation, Occupational Information, Personality Assessment, Professional Personnel, Success

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Holland Vocational Preference Inventory

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