Work Motivation Structure Assessment Test

Understand what drives you at work in just 3 minutes. Get clear, practical insights to boost satisfaction, engagement, and retention with 13 quick questions.
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Need for Personal Fulfillment (NfPF)
Measures the degree to which a person seeks self-expression and personal goal fulfillment through their work.
Low
Moderate
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A score of 0 suggests a balanced, situational need for self-actualization at work without a strong pull toward or away from self-fulfillment motives.
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Overall Job Satisfaction (OJS)
This scale measures overall satisfaction with work as a whole across its key aspects.
Low satisfaction
Mixed/neutral satisfaction
High satisfaction
-3-1Low satisfaction0Mixed/neutral satisfaction13High satisfaction
A score of 1 indicates generally positive overall satisfaction with the job, with more satisfying than dissatisfying aspects.
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Opportunity for Creativity (OfC)
This scale measures satisfaction with opportunities to take initiative and express creativity at work.
Limited creativity
Creativity supported
-30Limited creativity13Creativity supported
A score of 1 suggests you generally feel there are opportunities to be creative and show initiative in your work.
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-1/3
Need for Social Interaction (NfSI)
Measures how important frequent interpersonal contact and workplace communication are to a person.
Lower need for communication
Moderate need for communication
Higher need for communication
-3-1Lower need for communication0Moderate need for communication13Higher need for communication
A score of -1 suggests a lower-than-average need for workplace communication, with a tendency to feel comfortable with fewer social interactions at work.
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Relationships With Colleagues (RWC)
This scale measures how satisfied a person is with the team atmosphere and their interactions with coworkers.
Strained
Positive
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A score of 1 suggests generally positive relationships with colleagues and a comfortable team atmosphere.
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Attitudes Toward Management (ATM)
Measures how fair, supportive, and respectful a person perceives the administration’s attitude toward them to be.
Negative
Neutral
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-3-1Negative0Neutral13Positive
A score of 0 suggests a neutral view of the administration, with neither clearly positive nor clearly negative perceptions of fairness, support, and respect.
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-1/3
Opportunities for Professional Development (OfPD)
Measures satisfaction with available opportunities for career growth, skill development, and learning at work.
Limited opportunities
Some opportunities
Strong opportunities
-3-1Limited opportunities0Some opportunities13Strong opportunities
A score of -1 suggests you perceive professional development opportunities as limited, indicating lower satisfaction with growth and learning prospects in your current work context.
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Salary Level (SL)
This scale measures satisfaction with the amount of salary and other material compensation received for work.
Low satisfaction
Mixed/neutral
High satisfaction
-3-1Low satisfaction0Mixed/neutral13High satisfaction
A score of 1 indicates generally adequate satisfaction with material compensation, suggesting pay is perceived as acceptable overall.
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-1/3
Sanitary and Hygienic Working Conditions (SaHWC)
Measures satisfaction with the workplace’s physical conditions such as lighting, temperature, cleanliness, and overall comfort.
Unsatisfactory
Adequate
Comfortable
-3-0.01Unsatisfactory02.99Adequate3Comfortable
A score of -1 suggests some dissatisfaction with sanitary and hygienic aspects of the work environment, indicating conditions may feel less comfortable than desired.
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Work Organization (WO)
Assesses satisfaction with how work conditions and processes are organized and arranged.
Low satisfaction
Moderate satisfaction
High satisfaction
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A score of 1 indicates generally positive satisfaction with the organization of work conditions and processes.
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Type of Work Activity (ToWA)
Measures satisfaction with and interest in the content and nature of the work tasks performed.
Low interest
Mixed/neutral interest
High interest
-3-1Low interest0Mixed/neutral interest13High interest
A score of 0 suggests a mixed or neutral level of interest in the current work tasks, indicating neither clear dissatisfaction nor strong engagement with the job content.
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Occupational Prestige (OP)
Measures the importance a person places on their profession being socially respected and perceived as meaningful.
Low prestige focus
Balanced prestige focus
High prestige focus
-3-1Low prestige focus0Balanced prestige focus13High prestige focus
A score of 0 suggests a balanced view where social prestige is neither a strong driver nor a strong deterrent in work motivation.
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Importance of the Profession (IotP)
Measures how personally important and valuable a person considers their chosen profession.
Low importance
Moderate importance
High importance
-3-1Low importance0Moderate importance13High importance
A score of 1 indicates a high importance of the profession, suggesting a generally strong identification with and valuing of one’s professional activity.
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Overall Job Satisfaction (OJS)
This scale measures how satisfied a person feels with their work overall.
Low satisfaction
High satisfaction
-39-1Low satisfaction039High satisfaction
A score of -2 falls in the low satisfaction range, suggesting slight overall dissatisfaction with work at the moment.
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HR and People Managers
41%OF USERS
They use it to quickly spot what drives employees and adjust rewards, feedback, and roles to improve engagement.
Employees Reassessing Careers
34%OF USERS
They take it to understand what they truly value at work and why motivation or satisfaction may be dropping.
Organizational Psychologists
25%OF USERS
They use it as a fast screening tool to identify dominant work motives and guide coaching or team interventions.
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Individual's need for self-actualization (Infs)
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Satisfaction with the whole (Swtw)
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1
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The Possibility of Creativity (TPoC)
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-1.4
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-2.2-0.6
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-3
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The Need for Communication (TNfC)
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0.7
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-3
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Relationships with Colleagues (RwC)
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-1.3
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-2.1-0.4
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-3
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3
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
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Attitude of the administration (Aota)
Average
1.2
Normal range
0.22.2
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-3
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3
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Possibility of professional development (Popd)
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0
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-0.80.8
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-3
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3
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Salary amount (Sa)
Average
-0.6
Normal range
-1.60.3
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-3
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3
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
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Sanitary and Hygienic Conditions (SaHC)
Average
1.3
Normal range
0.32.3
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-3
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3
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Labor Organization (LO)
Average
0
Normal range
-0.80.8
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-3
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3
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Type of Employment (ToE)
Average
0
Normal range
-11
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-3
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3
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Prestige of the Profession (PotP)
Average
0.8
Normal range
-0.31.9
min.
-3
max.
3
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
The Importance of the Profession (TIotP)
Average
1.4
Normal range
0.42.4
min.
-3
max.
3
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Overall job satisfaction (Ojs)
Average
-15.4
Normal range
-27.1-3.7
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-39
max.
39
majority
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It identifies which work motives are most important to an individual, such as recognition, pay, stability, or professional growth. It summarizes how these motives relate to current job satisfaction.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for working adults in any role or industry. It may also be used in organizational assessment, coaching, or psychological consulting.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. It includes 13 questions.
How should responses be selected?
Choose the option that best reflects what is usually important at work, not an ideal situation. Answer all items based on typical conditions over recent months.
How should the results be interpreted?
Results indicate the strongest and weakest motive areas and highlight possible sources of reduced motivation. Interpretation is descriptive and should be combined with additional information when used for decisions.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Diagnosis of the Structure of Work Activity Motives Test

Work Motivation Structure Assessment Test

Work motivation can be assessed by examining the relative importance an individual assigns to common job-related incentives and satisfiers. The Work Motivation Structure Assessment is a brief self-report measure designed to identify the predominant themes that may influence an employee’s engagement and satisfaction at work.

It consists of 13 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Responses are used to generate a profile of motivational priorities that can inform workplace consultation, coaching, or organizational decision-making when interpreted in context. The Work Motivation Structure Assessment is attributed to Victor H. Vroom.

Author: Victor H. Vroom
Literature: Kanfer, R. Work motivation: Past, present, and future. In S. W. J. Kozlowski (Ed.), The Oxford handbook of organizational psychology. Oxford University Press. 2012.
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