Hogan Assessment Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which MVPI scale reflects a person's desire for wealth, profit, and financial return on investments?
- Commerce (Correct answer)
- Power
- Security
- Recognition
Correct answer: Commerce
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?
- Affiliation
- Tradition
- Altruistic (Correct answer)
- Aesthetics
Correct answer: Altruistic
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?
- Networking and socializing with colleagues
- Analyzing data and solving abstract problems (Correct answer)
- Maintaining established procedures
- Seeking public recognition for achievements
Correct answer: Analyzing data and solving abstract problems
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?
- The MVPI measures observable behaviors, while HPI measures self-reports
- The MVPI assesses core values and motivators, while HPI assesses personality traits (Correct answer)
- The MVPI predicts derailment risks, while HPI predicts values
- The MVPI is norm-referenced while HPI is ipsative
Correct answer: The MVPI assesses core values and motivators, while HPI assesses personality traits
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?
- Tradition
- Security (Correct answer)
- Science
- Commerce
Correct answer: Security
The Security scale reflects a strong need for structure, predictability, and risk avoidance in work environments.
Question 6: Which statement best describes the Aesthetics scale on the MVPI?
- Motivation to accumulate wealth and resources
- Desire for order and rule-following
- Drive for self-expression, creativity, and good design (Correct answer)
- Preference for social status and community standing
Correct answer: Drive for self-expression, creativity, and good design
The Aesthetics scale captures motivation toward creative expression, visual appeal, and design-oriented work.
Question 7: In an MVPI report, what does a very low score on the Hedonism scale suggest about a candidate?
- They prefer serious, task-focused work environments over fun or social activities (Correct answer)
- They are unlikely to follow workplace rules
- They have a strong drive for financial reward
- They are motivated by power and status
Correct answer: They prefer serious, task-focused work environments over fun or social activities
Low Hedonism scorers prefer structured, serious work settings and are less motivated by fun, excitement, or social play.
Hogan Assessment Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) 2
Which MVPI scale reflects a person's desire for wealth, profit, and financial return on investments?