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The SHL Motivation Questionnaire (MQ) helps to identify an individual's strongest motivators and demotivators. [![Contact Us ](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/148636939/interactive-425701759177.png)](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ81iY%2F2gTwZz3s8CQKLToVDcu0dotxku%2BowX9nWKrQnyYPeYwh7eLXBebe1B0VkGcXJqi24lfmiLljrnIZTrrmaM796X3E6A4yZaqk1LGF3m0RMSK1CnLE11YpynDM%2FNpytgkMxZQ7HK5HwcSdxcZXi0gP2kb8pit4HAtJpXYF%2FsYjoIEWxQzy%2BGzTFZSZh1KfqxIRyAhNUmmCleTE%2Fa8mlQ%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=425701759177&portalId=148636939) ![shl-orange](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Act3%20child/images/shl-orange.webp?width=252&height=106&name=shl-orange.webp) ## Overview #### Duration 144 Statements Approx. 25 minutes - untimed #### Suitability All levels [Available in multiple languages](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_a07e489f85da4be084e0258c14e29a97.pdf) #### Accreditation Requirement British Psychological Society (BPS) Personality accreditation or by GFB providing feedback on the report at an additional cost​. ## Product Detail The Motivation Questionnaire gives a comprehensive insight into what motivates people to exert more energy in the workplace. By understanding what motivates their staff, your clients can unlock each individual’s full potential and direct their energies more constructively. The MQ is delivered online and is available in a number of languages making it simple and easy to complete for all candidates.  ![MQ](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Act3%20child/images/MQ.webp?width=518&height=291&name=MQ.webp) ## The MQ looks at motivation across 4 areas: #### Energy and Dynamism Where the person gets their energy from and “what drives them” Energy and Dynamism #### Synergy How important environmental comfort factors are to maintaining their motivation Synergy #### Intrinsic Motivators to do the job itself Intrinsic #### Extrinsic The rewards and outcomes which are important to the individual Extrinsic Candidates are presented with a number of statements and asked to rate each on how it would affect their motivation. ## Reporting GFB can provide all available reports for the MQ. A sample profile chart can be [downloaded here](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_d2579895808c4313947031c00b71edb9.pdf). A sample motivation pack can be [downloaded here](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_16b79e09682540419cf8e06d039ba184.pdf). A sample candidate report can be [downloaded here](https://www.gfbgroup.com/hubfs/PDF/40403c_ba6f2bd887f648df9d9ce82e3b943fd3.pdf). 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