Drivers and Motivations Flashcards
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In the Korn Ferry framework, which driver describes a person who is energized by influencing others and taking charge of situations?
Answer: Power
The Power driver reflects motivation to influence, lead, and control outcomes for oneself or one's organization.
An employee volunteers for cross-departmental projects mainly to build relationships and collaborate. Which Korn Ferry driver best explains this behavior?
Answer: Affiliation
The Affiliation driver reflects a desire for close interpersonal relationships and teamwork.
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the 'Creativity' driver in the Korn Ferry assessment?
Answer: A developer who proposes novel solutions to recurring problems
The Creativity driver is energized by generating original ideas and finding new ways to solve problems.
When Korn Ferry assesses 'fit' between a candidate and a role, which of the following best defines what a 'driver' is?
Answer: An internal motivational force that energizes and sustains effort
Drivers are internal motivators—factors that energize individuals and sustain their engagement over time.
An associate consistently seeks roles where outcomes are clearly measurable and personal performance is tracked. This most reflects which Korn Ferry driver?
Answer: Achievement
The Achievement driver is marked by a desire to meet or exceed measurable goals and personal performance standards.
Which scenario most strongly indicates misalignment between a candidate's drivers and the role offered?
Answer: An autonomy-driven person placed in a highly structured, rule-bound role
When a high-autonomy driver is constrained by rigid rules and oversight, they are unlikely to find the role fulfilling or stay motivated.
In Korn Ferry's Leadership Architect, drivers are most closely associated with which broader category?
Answer: Drivers and Motivators
Korn Ferry's Leadership Architect organizes leadership into four dimensions: Competencies, Experiences, Traits, and Drivers and Motivators.