Values and motivation at work
Drives shows which factors energise you at work and which matter least, summarised as your three hot spots and three cold spots.
Free to take
Answer every block in one go. Your answers stay on this device; unlock your report with Full Access when you finish.
Example output
There are no right or wrong answers. Your report includes all 16 motivation factors ranked, with your three hot spots and three cold spots and a tip for your manager on each hot spot. Below is an example profile for a fictional candidate. After the test, Full Access shows the same report built from your own answers.
Korn Ferry Drives Motivation · practice profile
Scores run from 1 to 10 and are a practice indication based on your own ratings, not an official Korn Ferry report.
What motivates you most
For your manager: Provide training, new subjects and time to study.
For your manager: Set stretching goals and celebrate when they are met.
For your manager: Discuss career paths and offer stretch assignments.
What motivates you least
No. The questionnaire measures your preferences at work. Answer honestly and consistently rather than trying to look ideal for every role.
Rate four statements per block on a five-point scale. If you give the same rating twice, you put those statements in order. There is no time limit and no way back to a previous block.
Yes. You can take the full Drives Motivation questionnaire for free. Full Access unlocks your results at the end.
Your answers are kept on the device you use for the questionnaire. If you upgrade on another device, sign in on the original device to see your profile.
No. This is an independent practice profile, not an official Korn Ferry report. It helps you become familiar with the questionnaire and how a profile can be presented.
Allow 25–30 minutes. There is no time limit in this practice questionnaire. Your employer's invitation and official instructions determine the requirements for your actual assessment.