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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, October 2009

Variable Details

VariableMBF_20
LabelWhat is the most important factor that contributes to your level of motivation?
Question text What is the most important factor that contributes to your level of motivation?
Responses
1 My work/life balance 44
2 Being treated with respect 29
3 My colleagues/team 34
4 Pride in working for this organisation 19
5 Having control over my own work 12
6 Being Valued 33
7 Material reward (salary, pension, etc.) 31
8 My line manager 4
9 Being able to make a difference to people 55
10 Opportunities for promotion 4
11 Status 0
12 Challenging work 24
13 My personal values 17
14 Varied work 6
15 Enjoyment at work 33
16 Being treated fairly and equally 11
17 Exercising authority 0
18 Job security 22
19 Learning new skills 6
20 Good communication at work 3
21 Other reason(s) specified 2
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, October 2009
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study;monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.
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