Striving scales

(Barrick et al., 2002, JAP)

Attention and direction I frequently think about getting my work done. I focus my attention on completing work assignments. I set personal goals to get a lot of work accomplished. I spend a lot of time thinking about finishing my work tasks. I often consider how I can get more work done.

Intensity and persistence

• I try hard to get things done in my job.
• I put a lot of effort into completing my work tasks.
• I never give up trying to finish my work.
• I spend a lot of effort completing work assignments.

Arousal

• I feel enthused when I think about finishing my work tasks.
• It is very important to me that I complete a lot of work.

Attention and direction

• I frequently think about ways to advance and obtain better pay or working conditions.
• I focus my attention on being the best sales representative in the office.
• I set personal goals for obtaining more sales than anyone else.
• I spend a lot of time contemplating ways to get ahead of my coworkers.
• I often compare my work accomplishments against coworkers‘ accomplishments.

Intensity and persistence

• I never give up trying to perform at a level higher than others.
• I always try to be the highest performer.

Arousal

• I get excited about the prospect of being the most successful sales representative?
• I feel a thrill when I think about getting a higher status position at work.
• I am challenged by a desire to perform my job better than my coworkers.
• I get worked up thinking about ways to become the highest performing sales representative.

Attention and direction

• I focus my attention on getting along with others at work.
• I spend a lot of time contemplating whether my coworkers like me.

Intensity and persistence

• I never give up trying to be liked by my coworkers and supervisors
• I expend a lot of effort developing a reputation as someone who is easy to get along with.

Arousal

• I get excited about the prospect of having coworkers who are good friends
• I enjoy thinking about cooperating with my coworkers and supervisors
• I care a lot about having coworkers and supervisors who are like me.
• I am challenged by a desire to be a team player
• I get worked up thinking about ways to make sure others like me.