Motivation Questionnaire
MQ Advantage
Efficiency and Depth: Completed in just 12-15 minutes, the MQ delivers a comprehensive analysis of motivational factors, based on measuring 34 independent scales.
Enhanced Team Leadership
Understanding the motivation profiles of team members helps leaders improve engagement, and helps team members improve their self-motivation skills. MQ is an efficient learning tool that fosters a culture of intrinsic motivation.


Applications Across Your Organization
Improved Decision-Making
Insights from MQ improve the quality of HR decisions. They support hiring, career development discussions, and performance management talks. At the organizational level, MQ informs retention measures, total reward design, and tracks motivation capital.
Understand, motivate, and retain your most valuable asset: your people!
In today's competitive landscape, a motivated workforce is the key to success. But how well do you truly understand what drives your employees? The Motivation Questionnaire (MQ) is a powerful tool designed to provide deep insights into individual and group motivations, helping you create a more engaged, and productive team.
The MQ is not just for organizations; it's a tool for individual growth and self-awareness. By understanding their own motivational drivers, employees can take a more proactive role in enhancing their self-motivation skills, and find greater satisfaction in their work.
MQ Features
MQ is a versatile tool that can be integrated into various HR functions, including:
Provide innovative, data-driven training programs, namely "Motivation Tools for Managers" and "Self-motivation Skills".
Reduce Employee Turnover: Proactively identify and address the root causes of disengagement and retain your top talent.
Enhance Manager Effectiveness: Equip your leaders with the insights they need to have meaningful conversations about motivation and development.
Boost Productivity and Engagement: Create a work environment that fosters intrinsic motivation, leading to a more energized and committed workforce.
Make Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize comprehensive data to inform your reward strategies, talent management, and organizational development initiatives.
Grounded in Science
Built upon established psychological principles, including Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the theory of Flow, and the theory of Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation. The validation report (the so called technical manual) is based on a sample of more than 12000 professionals, and available on request.


Scientifically Validated
Action-Oriented and Insightful Reports
Receive detailed individual and group profiles that highlight key motivational drivers and satisfaction levels. The Motivation Profile, Extrinsic/Intrinsic Motivation Factors, Energy and Ability Utilization reports increase self-awareness.
The Motivation Tensions report serves as the foundation for motivational dialogues and helps the individual turn gaps into action.
These reports are designed to be clear, insightful, and easy to understand, providing a solid foundation for meaningful conversations and development plans.
Designed for the Modern Workplace
Mobile-Friendly: Accessible on all popular devices for the convenience of your candidates and employees.
Cross-Cultural Applicability: Developed with a global perspective to ensure relevance and accuracy across diverse populations.
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Understand, motivate, and retain your people more effectively!
To learn more about how MQ can benefit your organization, visit the OD-Tools.com website for more details and to request a demonstration.

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