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Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ)

Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ) Test

Understand work performance, teamwork, and productivity risks in just 4 minutes. Get an 18 question snapshot to compare employees and target coaching, culture, and training fast.

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example score

7/20

Counterproductive Work Behavior (CWB)

Measures the frequency of behaviors that can undermine work effectiveness, such as focusing on negatives or engaging in actions that harm the organization.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 6: Low | 7 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 20: High

A score of 7 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting occasional counterproductive tendencies that may sometimes draw attention to problems more than solutions.

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20/32

Task Context (TC)

Measures proactive, collaborative behaviors that support the work environment beyond core task duties.

Limited support behaviors

Consistent support behaviors

Strong support behaviors

0 – 10: Limited support behaviors | 11 – 21: Consistent support behaviors | 22 – 32: Strong support behaviors

A score of 20 indicates consistent initiative and teamwork behaviors that generally help maintain a positive, productive work context.

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16/20

Task Performance (TP)

Measures how effectively a person completes core job tasks through planning, thoroughness, up-to-date knowledge, and problem-solving.

Developing

Solid

Strong

0 – 9: Developing | 10 – 15: Solid | 16 – 20: Strong

A score of 16 falls in the Strong range, suggesting consistently effective task completion with good planning and problem-solving.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

HR and People Ops

41%OF USERS

They use it to get a quick, comparable snapshot of employees’ performance patterns and spot areas for coaching or development.

Team Leads and Managers

35%OF USERS

They take it to understand how their team members work day to day, including teamwork behaviors and potential friction points.

Employees Doing Self-Check

24%OF USERS

They complete it to reflect on their own productivity, collaboration habits, and behaviors that might be holding them back.

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

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Counterproductive Behavior (CB)

Average

8.8

Normal range

5.6 — 12

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Task Context (TC)

Average

18.6

Normal range

13.6 — 23.5

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Task Execution (TE)

Average

9.8

Normal range

6.4 — 13.1

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures self-reported work behavior across task completion, support for the work environment, and counterproductive actions. Results summarize typical patterns rather than single events.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It takes about 4 minutes to complete. It includes 18 items.

What time period should be considered when answering?

Answer based on recent work behavior that reflects a usual pattern. Use the same time frame across all items.

How should items be answered if a situation does not apply?

Select the response that best matches how often the behavior would occur in comparable work situations. Avoid leaving items blank unless instructed.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores indicate relative strengths and risk areas across the three domains. Interpretation should consider job role, workload, and current work conditions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ) Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure provides a brief self-report assessment of work-related behaviors using the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ). It is intended to support a structured description of perceived performance in typical workplace settings.

The questionnaire includes 18 items and takes about 4 minutes to complete. Content is organized around task performance, contextual performance (e.g., behaviors that support the work environment and collaboration), and counterproductive work behavior. Development is commonly attributed to Hildebrandt, V. H., Bernaards, C. M., and Koopmans, L.

In applied settings, the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ) may be used to inform individual feedback, team-level discussions, and program evaluation when interpreted alongside other relevant sources of information and the respondent’s work context.

Author: Bernaards, C. M., Hildebrandt, V. H., Koopmans,L.

Literature: Koopmans, L., Bernaards, C. M., Hildebrandt, V. H., van Buuren, S., van der Beek, A. J., & de Vet, H. C. W. Development of an individual work performance questionnaire. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management. 2013.

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