The values and motives inventory (VMI)
The Values and Motives Inventory (VMI) is a self-report questionnaire which profiles the motivating forces that are expected to determine the amount of energy or effort that an individual is likely to expend in particular activities. As such, it can be used on its own or as part of an assessment battery for selection, development, guidance and team building. It can assist in directing individuals into areas where they are likely to gain most satisfaction and make the greatest contribution.
What the VMI Measures
During the development of the VMI, a review was undertaken of research and instruments in the values arena. This was to ensure a comprehensive coverage of the universe of occupationally relevant value items. On the basis of this review, three Value categories were formulated: Interpersonal, Extrinsic, and Intrinsic. Interpersonal Values refer to relations with others, Extrinsic Values refer to motivating factors at work, and Intrinsic Values relate to personal beliefs and attitudes. These three value categories produce the scales listed below in the "VMI Reports" section.
What is a value?
A value is a cluster of beliefs, which guide actions and attitudes. Values are a more central concept than attitude and are more resistant to change. This makes it particularly important to assess a potential-employee’s values prior to selecting them for a job position, or indeed, as an individual, ensuring that your underlying values are aligned to your job. Favourable attitudes emerge towards objects that are instrumental in the attainment of values. Values serve to maintain and enhance the self-concept; they have a motivational function and are thus predictive of future behaviour, as well as attitudes and actions. A value is said to be enduring and general, and falling on a continuum of importance to the individual.
VMI Reports
VMI reports consist of profile and narrative formats written in the second or third person. The reports have been written in a style that makes them ideal to give directly to the respondent.
Reports and interpretations provide candidates and clients with the following information:
INTERPERSONAL VALUES
- Altruism
- Affection
- Affiliation
INTRINSIC VALUES
- Moral Values
- Independence
- Traditional Values
- Ethical Values
EXTRINSIC VALUES
- Achievement
- Economic Status
- Aesthetics
- Security/Safety
The VMI provides a quick (20 minutes), reliable and comprehensive assessment of personal values and motives. It is the ideal tool for examining a person’s motivational style and values and has a variety of applications in selection, development, counseling and guidance.
Pricing for Licensed Users
- Reference Set: AED200
- User Manual: AED125
- Question Booklets (10): AED345
- Answer Sheets (50): AED100
- Bureau Scoring and Report: AED150
- GeneSys Credits: 2
For further information please contact Arabian Assessment & Development Centre | P.O. Box 500301 | Dubai Knowledge Village | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Ph: +971-4-390-0799 |
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