The motives, values, and preferences inventory (MVPI) is used to identify the motives and values most important to an individual. Understanding the personal values of the individuals who make up a team can be useful in understanding the team dynamics and help a manager build and sustain teamwork within the organization.

• Refer to the 10 core values (listed below) evaluated on the MVPI.
• Rank order the traits according to the value you assign to them, with 1 being the trait you value the most in a team member and 10 being the trait you value the least.
• Explain the rationale for your ranking. Give an example of each trait drawn from your experience or observations.

MVPI Values

1. Recognition:

   Desire for attention, approval, and praise

2. Power:

   Desire for success, accomplishment, status, competition, and control

3. Hedonism:

   Desire for fun, pleasure, and recreation

4. Altruism:

   Concern about the welfare of others and contribution to a better society

5. Affiliation:

   Desire for enjoyment of social interaction

6. Tradition:

   Concern for established values of conduct

7. Security:

   Desire for certainty, order, and predictability in employment and finance

8. Science: quest for knowledge, research, technology, and data
9. Aesthetics: need for self-expression, concern over look, feel, and design of work products
10. Commerce: interest in money, profits, investment, and business opportunities