Module 2: Interest Measurement

2.1 Values-based Indicator of Motivation

Introduction

Why is it that you can't wait to start some tasks, yet procrastinate or work half-heartedly on others? Values-based Indicator of Motivation Tests are used to gauge the motivational compatibility between organisations and individuals, mapping traditional concepts such as reward, influence and altruism. They ask a potential employee what they want for themselves, what they would like to become in the future, what they expect from others and from society as a whole. By exploring people's values in this way, employers hope unlock the reasons behind their actions.

Question types

Question Types

Unlike aptitude testing, Value-based Indicator of Motivation questions have no discernible right or wrong answers, and instead focus on gauging preferences along a scale.

Examples:

I admire people whose main ambition is material success