Work Values Inventory
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The statements below represent values which people consider important in their work. These are satisfactions which people
often seek in their jobs or as a result of their jobs. They are not all considered equally important. Some are very important to
some people but are of little importance to others. Read each statement carefully and indicate how important it is for you by
circling the corresponding number.
5 = Very Important
4 = Important
3 = Moderately Important
2 = Of Little Importance
1 = Unimportant
WORK IN WHICH YOU…
1. Have to keep solving new problems 5 4 3 2 1
2. Help others 5 4 3 2 1
3. Can get a raise 5 4 3 2 1
4. Look forward to changes in your job 5 4 3 2 1
5. Have freedom in your own area 5 4 3 2 1
6. Gain prestige in your field 5 4 3 2 1
7. Need to have artistic ability 5 4 3 2 1
8. Are one of the gang 5 4 3 2 1
9. Know your job will last 5 4 3 2 1
10. Can be the kind of person you would like to be 5 4 3 2 1
11. Have a boss who gives you a square deal 5 4 3 2 1
12. Like the setting in which your job is done 5 4 3 2 1
13. Feel that you've done a hard day's work 5 4 3 2 1
14. Have authority over others 5 4 3 2 1
15. Try out new ideas and suggestions 5 4 3 2 1
16. Create something new 5 4 3 2 1
17. Know by the results when you've done a good job 5 4 3 2 1
18. Have a boss who is reasonable 5 4 3 2 1
19. Are sure of always having a job 5 4 3 2 1
20. Add beauty to the world 5 4 3 2 1
21. Make your own decisions 5 4 3 2 1
22. Have pay increases that keep up with the cost of living 5 4 3 2 1
23. Are challenged mentally 5 4 3 2 1
24. Use leadership abilities 5 4 3 2 1
Adapted from Donald Super, Ph.D. - Spring 2006 Updated July 2009
Work Values Inventory
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Office Hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Walk-in Hours: M-F, 2 to 4 p.m.
WORK IN WHICH YOU…
25. Have adequate lounge, toilet, and other facilities 5 4 3 2 1
26. Have a way of life, while not on the job, that you like 5 4 3 2 1
27. Form friendships with your fellow employees 5 4 3 2 1
28. Know that others consider your work important 5 4 3 2 1
29. Do not do the same thing all the time 5 4 3 2 1
30. Feel that you have helped another person 5 4 3 2 1
31. Add to the well-being of other people 5 4 3 2 1
32. Do many different things 5 4 3 2 1
33. Are looked up to by others 5 4 3 2 1
34. Have good contacts with fellow workers 5 4 3 2 1
35. Lead the kind of life you most enjoy 5 4 3 2 1
36. Have a good place in which to work
(Good lighting, quiet, clean, spacious, etc.) 5 4 3 2 1
37. Plan and organize the work of others 5 4 3 2 1
38. Need to be mentally alert 5 4 3 2 1
39. Are paid enough to live right 5 4 3 2 1
40. Are your own boss 5 4 3 2 1
41. Make attractive products 5 4 3 2 1
42. Are sure of another job in the company if your
present job ends 5 4 3 2 1
43. Have a considerate supervisor 5 4 3 2 1
44. See the results of your efforts 5 4 3 2 1
45. Contribute new ideas 5 4 3 2 1
Check to make sure that you have rated every statement.
Adapted from Donald Super, Ph.D. - Spring 2006 Updated July 2009
Work Values Inventory
(804) 289-8547 | [Link]
Office Hours: M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Walk-in Hours: M-F, 2 to 4 p.m.
WORK VALUES INVENTORY - SELF-SCORING WORKSHEET
Next to each item number, record the rating you circled on the Work Values Inventory. Then record the total of the three
items for each category. Finally, list your top three work values (those that received the three highest ratings) from highest to
lowest. Do the same with your bottom three work values.
Categories Items Total
Creativity 15____, 16____, 45____ 13
_______
Management 14____, 24____, 37____ 10
_______
Achievement 13____, 17____, 44____ 13
_______
Surroundings 12____, 25____, 36____ 11
_______
Supervisory Relations 11____, 18____, 43____ 12
_______
Way of Life 10____, 26____, 35____ _______
Security 9____, 19____, 42____ _______
Associates 8____, 27____, 34____ _______
Aesthetics 7____, 20____, 41____ _______
Prestige 6____, 28____, 33____ _______
Independence 5____, 21____, 40____ _______
Variety 4____, 29____, 32____ _______
Economic Return 3____, 22____, 39____ _______
Altruism 2____, 30____, 31____ _______
Intellectual Stimulation 1____, 23____, 38____ _______
TOP 3 WORK VALUES BOTTOM 3 WORK VALUES
1. ____________________ 1. ____________________
2. ____________________ 2. ____________________
3. ____________________ 3. ____________________
Adapted from Donald Super, Ph.D. - Spring 2006 Updated July 2009