Striving scales
(Barrick et al., 2002, JAP)
The scale
Accomplishment striving
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.
Status striving
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.
communion striving
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.