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ABSTRACT : The study determined the work values and job commitment of the non-teaching personnel of a university in an urban community. Data were collected through a questionnaire with open - ended questions and administered to 109 non-teaching personnel. This was completed with focus group discussions by selected personnel of the different servicing units of the university. A faculty member and an administrator were interviewed to expound on the data. The study revealed the the top five work values perceived to be important by the non-teaching personnel are following; (1) honesty and integrity (2) dependability (3) professionalism (4) loyalty (5) adaptability. Commitment to work, which was linked to possesion of positive work values, acted as a driving force for employees to perform well in the workplace.





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