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Work Motivation Hierarchy Test

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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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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score
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.
example score
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.
example score
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.
example score
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.
example score
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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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Service (S)
Service (S)
Average
17.1
Normal range
13.4 — 20.7
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max.
25
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Money (M)
Money (M)
Average
11.8
Normal range
8 — 15.5
min.
5
max.
25
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Creativity (C)
Creativity (C)
Average
15.5
Normal range
12.4 — 18.7
min.
5
max.
25
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Power (P)
Power (P)
Average
11.3
Normal range
7.8 — 14.7
min.
5
max.
25
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Glory (G)
Glory (G)
Average
16.7
Normal range
13.6 — 19.7
min.
5
max.
25
This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

Rate each of the five response options according to how appealing it is to you by selecting one number: 5 points for the option that is most appealing to you and 1 point for the option that is least appealing. The numbers within each set of response options must not be repeated.
    • be the center of attention
    • help people
    • manage other people
    • engage in creative work
    • avoid financial difficulties
    • in advertising for my work
    • in charitable activities
    • in my election campaign
    • in research and creative projects
    • in secure stocks or in a bank at a high interest rate
    • acting, journalism, or television presenting
    • the clergy, medicine, or teaching
    • politics or a leadership role
    • science or the arts (e.g., scientist, artist, writer, poet)
    • banking or finance
These are 3 of the 5 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.
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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Hierarchy of Work Motives Test

Work Motivation Hierarchy Test - Symptoms and Signs

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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