Tunisia - K. Ben Kahla: The Value of Work is Third for Tunisians
9 December 2014
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La valeur Travail occupies third place for Tunisians, after family and religious values, according to a study of 1204 citizens on "The value of work and the reasons for low productivity in Tunisia", conducted and presented by Karim Ben Kahla, a university professor, at the 29th session of the Enterprise Days.
This study showed that Tunisia is ranked fourth out of 60 countries in terms of the value of work, according to the results of an international research program (World Value Survey).
"For Tunisians, work is limited to a function and has no connection to innovation and creativity. Productivity remains low due to working conditions and the climate within the company, including human relations, job design, and a weak value system."
On the other hand, Tunisians place particular importance on the work environment, especially relationships within the company, which ranks first, before salary, which comes in third after the value of work.
According to the same source, Tunisians rely on the government and expect solutions, despite the crisis of confidence characterizing society, especially after the revolution.
Furthermore, Tunisia has the lowest level of trust in the government. "If the concept of work is limited to the idea of having a job, this is a result of education and values instilled in children. These values are based on obedience instead of creativity and innovation, respect for others, and a sense of responsibility."
The study showed that as long as the concept of work is limited to a simple job, the unemployment crisis risks worsening in Tunisia. Therefore, it is important to change the economic development model by establishing a new work culture while anchoring the values of innovation and respect for others.
Tunisian companies are called upon to improve working conditions and human relations, especially since 80% of those surveyed experience frustration in their workplace. The state, for its part, is called upon to encourage citizens to show initiative and rely on themselves.
Imen Zine.
Leconomistemaghrebin.com
Published December 9, 2014.
Online December 9, 2014.
This study showed that Tunisia is ranked fourth out of 60 countries in terms of the value of work, according to the results of an international research program (World Value Survey).
"For Tunisians, work is limited to a function and has no connection to innovation and creativity. Productivity remains low due to working conditions and the climate within the company, including human relations, job design, and a weak value system."
On the other hand, Tunisians place particular importance on the work environment, especially relationships within the company, which ranks first, before salary, which comes in third after the value of work.
According to the same source, Tunisians rely on the government and expect solutions, despite the crisis of confidence characterizing society, especially after the revolution.
Furthermore, Tunisia has the lowest level of trust in the government. "If the concept of work is limited to the idea of having a job, this is a result of education and values instilled in children. These values are based on obedience instead of creativity and innovation, respect for others, and a sense of responsibility."
The study showed that as long as the concept of work is limited to a simple job, the unemployment crisis risks worsening in Tunisia. Therefore, it is important to change the economic development model by establishing a new work culture while anchoring the values of innovation and respect for others.
Tunisian companies are called upon to improve working conditions and human relations, especially since 80% of those surveyed experience frustration in their workplace. The state, for its part, is called upon to encourage citizens to show initiative and rely on themselves.
Imen Zine.
Leconomistemaghrebin.com
Published December 9, 2014.
Online December 9, 2014.
