WHAT REWARDS DO I VALUE MOST?
This test contains ten work related rewards. For each, identify the reponse that best describes the value that a particular reward has for you personally. Us the following scale to express your feelings:
- No value at all
- Slight value
- Moderate value
- Great value
- Extremely great value
- Good pay
- Prestigious title
- Vacation time
- Job security
- Recognition
- Interesting work
- Pleasant conditions
- Chances to advance
- Flexible schedule
- Friendly coworkers
Analysis
What motivates you doesn't necessarily motivate me. So employers that want to maximize employee motivation should determine what rewards each employee individually values. This instrument can help you to understand what work-related rewards have the greatest value to you.
To assess your responses, prioritize them into groups. Put all the ones you gave a "Extremely great value" together. Do the same for your other responses. The rewards that you gave "Extremely great value" or "Great value" are the ones that you most desire and which your employer should emphasize with you.
Compare the rewards that your employer offers with your scores. The greater the disparity, the more you might want to consider looking for opportunities at another organization with a reward structure that better matches your preferences.
