The Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) describes personality from the inside – the core goals, values, drivers, and interests that determine what we desire and strive to attain. By assessing values, you can understand what motivates candidates to succeed, and in what type of position, job, and environment they will be the most productive. The MVPI consists of 10 primary scales, which are further divided into five subscales or item themes. The MVPI item themes provide additional interpretive power by categorizing individuals’ responses to the questions that compose each MVPI scale.
Quick Facts
- 15- to 20-minute completion time
- Available in more than 40 languages
- Evaluates the fit between values culture
- Predicts success and job satisfaction
- More than one million participants assessed
- Validated for use in more than 400 research studies
- No invasive or intrusive items
- No adverse impact
- Online administration
Scale Name | Low Scorers | High Scorers |
|---|---|---|
Recognition | Prefer to share credit | Value public acknowledgment |
Power | Prefer to let other people lead | Value leadership positions |
Hedonism | Value business-like and professional settings | Value colorful and entertaining environments |
Altruistic | Place more value on their own work | Value helping other people |
Affiliation | Prefer working alone or in isolation | Prefer working with others or on teams |
Tradition | Prefer flexibility and autonomy | Prefer the status quo |
Security | Value risk taking and experimentation | Prefer consistency and predictability |
Commerce | Value relationships over profitability | Prefer environments that focus on bottom line |
Aesthetics | Value practicality over appearance | Value innovation and creativity |
Science | Prefer people over technology | Value analysis and problem solving |