Work Values and Job Attitudes in the Czech Republic between 1997 and 2005

The article contributes to a critical reading of opinion data by the presentation of ISSP “Work Orientations” 1997 and 2005 in the CR. Methodological problems are presented first and the framework of systemic transition is set next. Third, a comparison is made of people’s expectations regarding their work and jobs with their perceived fulfilment. Fourth, perceived location of workers between the distant worlds of family and firms is described and factors of work and job satisfaction inspected.