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Members of the faculties of Engineering and Sciences were surveyed at the Israel Institute of Technology (N = 247) and Tel Aviv University (N = 112) as to identification with, criticism of, and feelings about their respective institutions, as well as recommendations for possible improvement. Findings showed that a strong professional identity coexists with a pronounced critical stance. Findings are consistent with Herzberg's two-factor theory of work motivation that views higherorder “motivators”, such as the professional identity here assessed, as relatively independent of lower-order “hygiene” needs, mainly working conditions. The strong professional identity of engineering and science faculties would seem to minimize the likelihood of a massive exodus to industry.
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This study was performed in the S. Neaman Institute for Advanced Studies in Science and Technology, with the cooperation of the Van Leer Institute in Jerusalem. The authors wish to acknowledge Engineer David Kohn's valuable advice and assistance at every stage of the study.
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Moore, M., Hofman, J.E. Professional identity in institutions of higher learning in Israel. High Educ 17, 69–79 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00130900
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00130900