Korn Ferry Assessment Drivers and Motivations 4

Question 1

A manager is offered a promotion that includes a significant pay raise but requires relocating and leaving a close-knit team. She declines. Which driver most likely influenced her decision?

Accepted Answer

Affiliation

Answer

Affiliation-driven individuals place high value on close relationships and teamwork, which can outweigh financial incentives.

Question 2

In Korn Ferry assessments, what does a 'motivational fit' report typically reveal?

Accepted Answer

The degree to which a role's rewards and culture align with a candidate's drivers

Answer

Motivational fit reports show whether what a role offers (culture, rewards, structure) matches what energizes the candidate.

Question 3

Which Korn Ferry driver is most associated with a desire to work independently without close oversight?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy

Answer

The Autonomy driver reflects the need to work with independence, self-direction, and minimal supervision.

Question 4

An executive is highly motivated by visible status symbols—title, office size, and public recognition. Which Korn Ferry driver best captures this?

Accepted Answer

Prestige

Answer

The Prestige driver reflects motivation through status, recognition from others, and visible markers of success.

Question 5

How does Korn Ferry recommend using driver data when designing retention strategies for high-potential employees?

Accepted Answer

Use it to align rewards, roles, and culture with what motivates each individual

Answer

Korn Ferry recommends tailoring retention levers—like project type, flexibility, recognition—to each high-potential's dominant drivers.

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Korn Ferry Assessment Drivers and Motivations 4