Self Assessment QuestionnaireWhat Motivates You?1. Label each of the 15 statements according to how accurately it describes you.

Place the appropriate number from the scale below on the line before each statement.

Not Like Me Somewhat Like Me Like Me 1 2 3 4 5

______1. I enjoy working hard.______2. I enjoy competition and winning.______3. I want/have lots of friends.______4. I enjoy a difficult challenge.

______5. I enjoy being in charge.______6. I want to be liked by others______7. I want to know how I am progressing as I complete tasks.______8. I confront people who do things I disagree with.______9. I tend to build close relationships with co-workers._____10. I enjoy setting and achieving realistic goals._____11. I enjoy influencing other people to get my way._____12. I enjoy belonging to groups and organizations._____13. I enjoy the satisfaction of completing a difficult task._____14. In a leaderless situation I like to take charge._____15. I enjoy working with others more than working alone.

• Motivation Self-Assessment Before scoring your answers, predict which of the

following describes your most powerful motive:

a. I like to be accurate and effective at what I do. I seek challenging activities and want lots of feedback on my performance (Need for achievement).

b. I like to be in control and have influence. I am willing to confront others(Need for power).

a. I like close relationships with others. I enjoy working in groups and sharing ideas (Need for affiliation).

b. Now, compare your prediction to your score on the Motivational Questionnaire by completing the following scoring key.

• To determine your primary need, add your scores for each statement within each of the following categories.

• Achievement Power Affiliation• 1. ____ 2. ____

3. ____• 4. ____ 5. ____

6. ____• 7. ____ 8. ____

9. ____• 10. ____ 11. ____

12. ____• 13. ____ 14. ____

15. ____

• Totals:____ _____ ____

• The highest score is your primary motive.