motivational analysis of organizations

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MANAGERIAL WORK-VALUES SCALE
T. Venkateswara Rao
Instructions: This questionnaire consists of pairs of statements related to work values.
Read each pair of statements carefully and assess the relative values of the statements
for you. Some alternatives may seem equally attractive or unattractive to you;
nevertheless, you must choose between the alternatives. For each pair of statements, you
have three points to distribute. For example, read the following pair of statements:
I prefer work in which:
____ 1a. I develop new ideas.
____ 1b. I am paid well.
In the blanks preceding items 1a and 1b, you would distribute points according to
the explanations that follow.
■ If you prefer “a” and do not prefer “b,” mark the blanks as follows:
3 1a.
0 1b.
■ If you have a slight preference for “a” over “b,” mark the blanks as follows:
2 1a.
1 1b.
■ If you have a slight preference for “b” over “a,” mark the blanks as follows:
1 1a.
2 1b.
■ If you prefer “b” and do not prefer “a,” mark the blanks as follows:
0 1a.
3 1b.
Although you will see the same item more than once, proceed through the
questionnaire and treat each pair of statements independently. Be sure to use only the
combinations of numbers shown. Remember that first impressions are important.
I prefer work in which:
______ 1a. I develop new ideas.
______ 1b. I am paid well.
______ 2a. I do not need to depend on others for help.
______ 2b. I have a prestigious position.
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