Hogan Assessment Hogan Assessment MCQ 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) is designed to measure:
- Cognitive ability and processing speed
- Core values, drivers, and the type of environment a person finds motivating (Correct answer)
- How a person behaves when interacting with others
- Preferred leadership style and management approach
Correct answer: Core values, drivers, and the type of environment a person finds motivating
The MVPI reveals what a person values, what motivates them, and what kind of organizational culture and environment they will find rewarding.
Question 2: How many scales are included in the MVPI?
- 7
- 8
- 10 (Correct answer)
- 12
Correct answer: 10
The MVPI contains 10 scales: Recognition, Power, Hedonism, Altruistic, Affiliation, Tradition, Security, Commerce, Aesthetics, and Science.
Question 3: A candidate scores very high on the MVPI Commerce scale. This suggests they are most motivated by:
- Creative expression and aesthetic quality
- Financial outcomes, profit, and business results (Correct answer)
- Building strong interpersonal relationships at work
- Advancing scientific knowledge and research
Correct answer: Financial outcomes, profit, and business results
High Commerce scorers are motivated by money, financial returns, and business success, and prefer organizations that reward commercial performance.
Question 4: The MVPI Power scale indicates that a person is driven by:
- Physical strength and athletic competition
- Influence, control over resources, and leadership authority (Correct answer)
- Positive recognition and public praise
- Adherence to established rules and hierarchies
Correct answer: Influence, control over resources, and leadership authority
High Power scorers are motivated by having control, influencing others, and occupying positions of authority.
Question 5: How is the MVPI most commonly used in organizational settings?
- As a standalone IQ predictor for technical roles
- To assess person-organization culture fit during selection and team building (Correct answer)
- To diagnose clinical personality disorders in employees
- As a legally required background check supplement
Correct answer: To assess person-organization culture fit during selection and team building
MVPI is primarily used to evaluate alignment between a candidate's core values and the culture, climate, and priorities of the organization.
Question 6: Which MVPI scale reflects a person's desire to help others, contribute to society, and work in service-oriented environments?
- Affiliation
- Tradition
- Altruistic (Correct answer)
- Security
Correct answer: Altruistic
The Altruistic scale measures concern for the welfare of others and motivation to contribute to the greater good.
Question 7: The MVPI Tradition scale describes individuals who value:
- Cutting-edge technology and innovation
- Established customs, moral standards, and conventional practices (Correct answer)
- Flexible, unstructured, and autonomous work environments
- Global travel and cross-cultural experiences
Correct answer: Established customs, moral standards, and conventional practices
High Tradition scorers value conventional standards, established protocols, moral principles, and are attracted to traditional organizational cultures.
Hogan Assessment Hogan Assessment MCQ 4
The Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) is designed to measure: