Werteorientierung
value orientation, ethical orientation
noun VER-te-or-yen-teer-ung Rare
Usage Note
Werteorientierung describes the degree to which a person's decisions and behaviour are guided by explicit values. A key term in sociology, education, and corporate culture. Frequently appears in discussions of Unternehmenskultur (corporate culture) and Erziehungsziele (educational goals).
Examples
"Eine klare Werteorientierung hilft in schwierigen Entscheidungssituationen."
Natural Translation
A clear value orientation helps in difficult decision-making situations.
Literal Translation
A clear value-orientation helps in difficult decision-situations.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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