A study of attitudes towards work: possible implications for delegating responsibility

An extensive survey was conducted among Ontario occupational therapists and auxillary personnel (assistants and aides). Part of the survey requested that members of each of the two groups rate its own group and the other group with respect to attitudes about motivation toward work and response to work. Numerous demographic characteristics were identified as well. Results show that both occupational therapists and auxillary personnel believe they are motivated primarily by the challenges of their jobs. Auxillary personnel rate occupational therapists very much as they rate themselves. However, occupational therapists believe auxillary personnel are motivated not by the challenge of their job but rather by money and job security issues. Implications of these findings are discussed.