http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:08:15 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 10:08:15 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=292153 VALS is a marketing and consulting tool that helps businesses worldwide develop and execute more effective strategies. The system identifies current and future opportunities by segmenting the consumer marketplace on the basis of the personality traits that drive consumer behavior. The Site includes: what VALS has done for businesses in the past, what differentiates the VALS types, VALS handbook designed for the academic community (must purchase), and survey to find out your VALS type.