Documents/NORC/Values


  • Value [1] Excellence
    • We are leaders in social science research. We strive to achieve excellence in every facet of our work by providing advanced solutions for collecting, analyzing and sharing data. We meet or exceed our clients’ expectations for quality, achieving an appropriate balance of time, budget and scope.

  • Value [2] Collaboration and Mutual Respect
    • We build long-term relationships through collaboration and mutual respect. We respect the rights and well-being of our study participants. We build productive teams with our clients and colleagues, communicating in an open, honest and constructive manner. We advance the field of social science by freely exchanging ideas with the larger research community. We nurture and capitalize on the complementary strengths of NORC and the University of Chicago.

  • Value [3] Employee Potential
    • We recognize that NORC employees are our greatest asset. We hire and retain a diverse group of talented individuals. We have a work environment that fosters teamwork, encourages creativity, and provides equitable opportunities for growth and development.

  • Value [4] Stewardship
    • We are responsible for effective use of the assets entrusted to us by our clients, respondents, and trustees. We deliver data and analyses that ensure the integrity of our research and serve the public interest. We exercise fiscal prudence to ensure the long-term viability of the organization.