Hogan Core Values Flashcards
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What distinguishes the MVPI from a standard interest inventory like the Strong Interest Inventory?
Answer: The MVPI focuses on motivational values linked to work culture fit, not occupational categories
The MVPI focuses on core values and motivators to predict cultural fit, whereas interest inventories primarily categorize career preferences by occupation type.
An organization with a 'work hard, play hard' culture would most appeal to candidates with high scores on which two MVPI scales?
Answer: Commerce and Hedonism
Commerce reflects a drive to achieve financial results, while Hedonism reflects desire for fun and excitement — a natural match for high-intensity, high-reward cultures.
Which MVPI scale would most predict discomfort with open-office plans that frequently change seating arrangements?
Answer: Security
High Security scorers need predictability and structure, making frequent environmental disruptions especially uncomfortable.
On the MVPI, a person who scores low on Recognition most likely:
Answer: Is indifferent to public praise and does not seek the spotlight
Low Recognition means the person is not driven by public acclaim or status — they may prefer work that is its own reward.
How should HR practitioners use MVPI results ethically in hiring decisions?
Answer: As one data point among many to assess person-organization fit, without discriminatory application
Ethical use of the MVPI requires it to be one component of a holistic assessment process, never used in ways that result in discriminatory exclusion.
A high Aesthetics score combined with a high Science score on the MVPI would most predict a strong fit with which type of role?
Answer: UX/UI design or human-centered technology research
UX/UI design combines the scientific rigor of user research with the aesthetic sensibility required for visual and experiential quality.
Which statement BEST describes the relationship between MVPI values and job performance?
Answer: Values predict engagement and retention more than raw performance output
The MVPI is most predictive of whether someone will remain engaged and stay in a role, rather than directly predicting task performance levels.