Value Alignment

Individual’s have the ability to make decisions that are important. These decisions may be important to the person’s life, surroundings or even job. These decisions are because of a person’s values. Values are the foundation for the reasoning behind someone’s actions. Sometimes one may not really know his or her beliefs, but their actions will show it to others. When values are involved between an individual and an organization, it is important that they are compatible. This will create a successful relationship between the individual and the work environment.
The value that Wal-Mart portrays is to assist their customers with saving money. They do this by offering low prices on their items sold. This is what keeps the customers coming back to shop. Wal-mart had these values set by Sam Walton, who believed that good customer service and respect delivered to the customer was of the upmost importance. Wal-mart takes pride in offering low prices to the community, and this is implemented by all the stores located in different countries. Wal-Mart makes sure to also respect all the employees, with all employees receiving the same privileges and reprimands. This is just one example of Wal-Mart’s values. The organization’s first priority is to continue to satisfy their customers to the fullest by assisting the consumers with any problems and concerns that may occur. It is important that each customer feel important, and is treated with respect and dignity.
Values have a huge impact on our lives, personally and professionally. Employees of an organization might not have the same values as the organization itself, and vice versa. Values do however, drive actions and behaviors. In order to understand this, knowing that values do not have the same meaning to everyone is a must. If two people value being ‘rich’, it might not mean the same to each