Hogan Assessment Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) 2

Question 1

Which MVPI scale reflects a person's desire for wealth, profit, and financial return on investments?

Accepted Answer

Commerce

Answer

The Commerce scale measures motivation toward business opportunities, financial gain, and profit-driven activities.

Question 2

An employee who consistently volunteers for community outreach and prioritizes helping disadvantaged groups is likely high on which MVPI scale?

Accepted Answer

Altruistic

Answer

The Altruistic scale captures motivation to help others, improve society, and contribute to the greater good.

Question 3

The MVPI Science scale is best associated with which workplace preference?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing data and solving abstract problems

Answer

High Science scorers are motivated by learning, research, data analysis, and understanding complex problems.

Question 4

How does the MVPI differ from personality assessments like the HPI?

Accepted Answer

The MVPI assesses core values and motivators, while HPI assesses personality traits

Answer

The MVPI captures what people want and value (motivators), while the HPI captures how people typically behave (personality traits).

Question 5

A manager who strongly prefers orderly environments, clear policies, and avoids ambiguity is likely high on which MVPI scale?

Accepted Answer

Security

Answer

The Security scale reflects a strong need for structure, predictability, and risk avoidance in work environments.

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