Motivational Sources Inventory, MSI Test - the question form
Questions: 30 · 6 minutes
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1. I like to do only what I enjoy.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
2. The amount of effort I put into my work is determined by the requirements of the job.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
3. It is important to me that others approve of my behavior.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
4. My decisions usually reflect the high standards I set for myself.
1 – Completely disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
5. I would not work for a company if I did not agree with its goals.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Difficult to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
6. If I do not like what I have to do at work, I quit that job.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
7. Every hour worked should be paid for.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
8. I often make decisions based on what others will think.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
9. It is important to me to work in an organization that allows me to use my abilities and experience.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
10. I need to believe in an idea before I begin working to put it into practice.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
11. I often put off work if there is something more interesting to do.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
12. I would work harder if I were sure I would be paid more for my efforts.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
13. I work hard on a task when completing it is linked to public recognition.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
14. I try to make sure that my decisions are consistent with my personal standards of conduct.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
15. Unless I believe in an idea, I cannot work really hard.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Unsure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
16. When choosing a job, I choose the one that seems most interesting to me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
17. When choosing a job, I prefer the one that pays more.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
18. When choosing a job, I look for one in which success will bring me recognition.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Partly disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Partly agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
19. I consider myself self-motivated.
1 – Completely disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
20. When choosing a company, I look for one that supports my beliefs and values.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
21. I spend my time with the people I find most interesting.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
22. My favorite day at work is payday.
1 – Completely disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
23. People with more friends live more fulfilling lives.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
24. I enjoy doing work that gives me a sense of personal accomplishment.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
25. To work hard, the company’s goals must align with my values.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
26. When choosing between two jobs, my criterion would be: “Which one is more interesting?”
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Partly disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Partly agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
27. You need to always keep your eyes and ears open to get information about the best places to work.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
28. I put forth my best effort when I know it will be noticed by the most influential people in the organization.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Unsure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
29. I need to know that my skills and values contribute to the organization’s success.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
30. If I share the company’s goals, it does not matter whether I succeed.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
1. I like to do only things that I enjoy.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
2. The amount of effort I put into my work is determined by the demands of the job.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
3. It is important to me that others approve of my behavior.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
4. My decisions usually reflect the high standards I set for myself.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Difficult to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
5. I would not work for a company if I did not agree with its goals.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
6. If I do not like what I have to do at work, I quit that job.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
7. Every hour of work should be paid.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
8. I often make decisions based on what other people will think.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
9. It is important to me to work in an organization that allows me to use my abilities and experience.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Partly disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Partly agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
10. I need to believe in an idea before I begin working to put it into practice.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
11. I often put off work if I can do something more interesting.
1 – Completely disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Partly disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Partly agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
12. I would work harder if I were sure I would be paid more for my efforts.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
13. I work hard on a task if completing it is associated with public recognition.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Partly disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Partly agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
14. I try to make sure that my decisions are consistent with my personal standards of conduct.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
15. Until I believe in an idea, I cannot work really hard.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
16. When choosing a job, I choose the one that seems most interesting to me.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
17. When choosing a job, I choose the one that pays more.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
18. When choosing a job, I look for one where success will bring me recognition.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
19. I consider myself to be self-motivated.
1 – Completely disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
20. When choosing a company, I look for one that supports my beliefs and values.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
21. I spend my time with the people I find most interesting.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
22. My favorite day at work is payday.
1 - Strongly disagree
2 - Disagree
3 - Somewhat disagree
4 - Not sure
5 - Somewhat agree
6 - Agree
7 - Strongly agree
23. People who have more friends live a fuller life.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
24. I like doing things that give me a sense of personal accomplishment.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
25. To work hard, the company’s goals must align with my values.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
26. If I had to choose between two jobs, my criterion would be: "Which one is more interesting?"
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
27. It is necessary to always keep my eyes and ears open to learn about the best places to work.
1 – Completely disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Partly disagree
4 – Hard to say
5 – Partly agree
6 – Agree
7 – Completely agree
28. I put forth my best effort when I know it will be noticed by the most influential people in the organization.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
29. I need to know that my skills and values contribute to the organization’s success.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Somewhat disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree
30. If I share the company’s goals, it does not matter whether I have been successful.
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Partly disagree
4 – Not sure
5 – Partly agree
6 – Agree
7 – Strongly agree