Work Motivation Hierarchy Test

In 10 minutes, uncover what motivates your future work goals, from recognition to helping others, leadership, creativity, or pay. With just 5 items, it quickly supports clearer career direction for teens and young adults.

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How the Scales are Structured

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20/25

Service (S)

Measures how strongly a person is motivated to help others and put the interests of the cause above personal gain.

Lower service focus

Balanced service focus

Strong service focus

5 – 14: Lower service focus | 15 – 19: Balanced service focus | 20 – 25: Strong service focus

A score of 20 indicates a strong service focus, with a pronounced preference for helping and being useful to others in work situations.

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12/25

Money (M)

Measures the extent to which material rewards and career advancement motivate a person at work.

Low money focus

Moderate money focus

High money focus

5 – 9: Low money focus | 10 – 19: Moderate money focus | 20 – 25: High money focus

A score of 12 indicates a moderate focus on money, where financial rewards matter but are not the sole driver of work choices.

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9/25

Creativity (C)

Measures how strongly a person is motivated by self-expression and finding new solutions through their work.

Low

Moderate

High

5 – 9: Low | 10 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 25: High

A score of 9 indicates a low creativity motive, meaning self-expression and novelty are currently a less central driver in work choices.

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20/25

Power (P)

Measures the strength of a person’s drive to control, influence, and lead others in work-related situations.

Low

Moderate

High

5 – 14: Low | 15 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 25: High

A score of 20 falls in the High range, suggesting a pronounced preference for taking charge and influencing decisions in group tasks.

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11/25

Fame (F)

Measures how strongly a person is motivated by recognition, public attention, and social status in work and career choices.

Low

Moderate

High

5 – 9: Low | 10 – 19: Moderate | 20 – 25: High

A score of 11 indicates a moderate focus on fame, suggesting recognition matters but is not the dominant work driver.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

High school career planners

46%OF USERS

Teenagers choosing subjects, colleges, or first jobs use it to see what motivates them most and which career paths fit.

School counselors and psychologists

31%OF USERS

Career guidance specialists run it in groups or one-on-one to quickly understand students’ dominant motives and tailor recommendations.

Parents of teens

23%OF USERS

Parents take it with their child to support career conversations and reduce conflict about “the right” future direction.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Service (S)

Average

17.1

Normal range

13.4 — 20.7

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Money (M)

Average

11.8

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8 — 15.5

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Creativity (C)

Average

15.5

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12.4 — 18.7

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Power (P)

Average

11.3

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7.8 — 14.7

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Glory (G)

Average

16.7

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13.6 — 19.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It identifies which work motives are most dominant. The motives include Fame, Service, Power, Creativity, and Money.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for high school students and young adults. It is used for career guidance and self-understanding in planning future work directions.

How long does it take to complete?

Completion time is about 10 minutes. The questionnaire includes 5 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the response that best matches typical preferences rather than an idealized answer. Use the first accurate choice and avoid overthinking.

How should results be interpreted?

Higher scores indicate stronger motives relative to the others. Results support discussion of suitable roles and environments but do not determine a single career choice.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Work Motivation Hierarchy Test

work motivation values

This brief self-report measure is used to clarify an individual’s primary work-related drivers, particularly in career exploration contexts. The Work Motivation Hierarchy organizes motivation into a ranked profile to support discussion of occupational values and preferences.

The instrument includes 5 items and typically requires about 10 minutes to complete. Responses are summarized to indicate the relative prominence of common motivational themes (e.g., recognition, service orientation, influence, creativity, and financial reward), which can be used to guide vocational counseling or psychoeducational feedback. The Work Motivation Hierarchy is intended as a screening-level aid rather than a standalone diagnostic tool.

Author: E. L. Deci, R. M. Ryan

Literature: Kanfer, R., Frese, M., & Johnson, R. E. Motivation related to work: A century of progress. Journal of Applied Psychology. 2017.

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