Hogan Assessment Hogan Assessment MCQ 4

Question 1

The Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) is designed to measure:

Accepted Answer

Core values, drivers, and the type of environment a person finds motivating

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Financial outcomes, profit, and business results

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Influence, control over resources, and leadership authority

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To assess person-organization culture fit during selection and team building

Answer

MVPI is primarily used to evaluate alignment between a candidate's core values and the culture, climate, and priorities of the organization.

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