Work Values Scale

  • Given below are 36 pairs of statements. Read each pair carefully and indicate your preference by writing the appropriate figures in the column provided for entering your preference.        

    Some alternatives may seem equally attractive or unattractive. Nevertheless, please attempt to choose between alternatives. For each pair you have three points to distribute in any of the following combinations:   

    For example,

    • If you prefer (a) and do not prefer (b) at all, then please assign '3' in the scoring column against (a) 
    • If you prefer (b) and do not prefer (a) at all, then please assign '3' in the scoring column against (b) 
    • If you highly prefer (a) and slightly prefer (b), then please assign '2' in the scoring column against (a) 
    • If you highly prefer (b) and slightly prefer (b), then please assign '2' in the scoring column against (b) 

    The items in the form are automated to avoid any confusion while assigning scores. Please fill only PART A of the items and PART B will automatically get populated with the preferred scores according to your chosen score for PART A

  • Please complete all the 36 pairs of items

  • 1a. Work in which you develop new ideas*
  • 1b. Work in which you get a good pay*
  • 2a. Work in which you do not need to depend on others to help*
  • 2b. Work in a job with a good designation*
  • 3a. Work in which you solve others’ problems*
  • 3b. Work which gives you an opportunity to teach others what you know*
  • 4a. Work that pays you enough so that you can have all the things you want*
  • 4b. Work in a job, which you are sure to have all the time.*
  • 5a. Work in which people respect you*
  • 5b. Work in which you teach or do research.*
  • 6a. Work which gives you a sense of achievement*
  • 6b. Work in which you and your fellow workers get along well together.*
  • 7a. Work in which you have enough freedom and independence*
  • 7b. Work in which you solve peoples’ problem*
  • 8a. Work which gives you an opportunity to invent new things.*
  • 8b. Work in a job where you do not have the fear of losing your job*
  • 9a. Work in which you do things the way you like*
  • 9b. Work in which you do research*
  • 10a. Work in which you can help others to be happy*
  • 10b. Work in which you have all the physical facilities you like*
  • 11a. Work which provides you with a high financial reward*
  • 11b. Work in which you teach*
  • 12a. Work which gives you a high status*
  • 12b. Work in which the physical surroundings are good*
  • 13a. Work in which you help other people*
  • 13b. Work in a regular job*
  • 14a. Work in a job with a high salary*
  • 14b. Work in a job in which you are respected by people*
  • 15a. Work in which you will be an influential person*
  • 15b. Work where nothing can threaten your job.*
  • 16a. Work in which you do unique things*
  • 16b. Work in which you do not need to depend on others for help*
  • 17a. Work in which you do things almost entirely by yourself*
  • 17b. Work in which you do not fear that you will lose your job*
  • 18a. Work which provides you with an adequate income.*
  • 18b. Work in pleasant surroundings*
  • 19a. Work in which you solve the problems of others*
  • 19b. Work in which you have good associates to work with*
  • 20a. Work in which you are respected by many*
  • 20b. Work in which your fellow workers are the people you like*
  • 21a. Work in which you invent new things and find out new ways of doing things*
  • 21b. Work where the surroundings are pleasant*
  • 22a. Work in which you have the freedom to do things the way you want*
  • 22b. Work which pays you enough money*
  • 23a. Work in which you will have the satisfaction of helping a number of people*
  • 23b. Work where there is a good opportunity for salary increases.*
  • 24a. Work in which you have good company of your colleagues*
  • 24b. Work in which you save enough money*
  • 25a. Work that requires the use of your great potential*
  • 25b. Work in which you have an influential position*
  • 26a. Work in which you do things independently*
  • 26b. Work in which your fellow-workers are your friends*
  • 27a. Work in which you can be creative and use your brains*
  • 27b. Work in which you have an opportunity to teach*
  • 28a. Work in which you have the freedom to do things the way you want to*
  • 28b. Work in which physical surroundings are likeable*
  • 29a. Work in which you do service to others*
  • 29b. Work in a job that gives you good status*
  • 30a. Work in a job, which you are sure to have at all times.*
  • 30b. Work where superiors and subordinates get along well with each other*
  • 31a. Work where you teach or do research*
  • 31b. Work where you have enough facilities*
  • 32a. Work that gives you the feeling of a job well done*
  • 32b. Work in which you satisfy a number of clients*
  • 33a. Work where your job is secure*
  • 33b. Work in which you have adequate physical facilities*
  • 34a. Work which provides you a regular job*
  • 34b. Work in which you can be an academician*
  • 35a. Work in which your superiors and subordinates are people you like*
  • 35b. Work in which you have all the facilities you like*
  • 36a. Work in which you get along well with others without any problem*
  • 36b. Work in which you can explore any theory or science (Social Science etc) further*
  • Should be Empty: