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CPI 260 Work Orientation Scale

 

Author: Harrison G. Gough

The Work Orientation (Wo) Scale measures an individual’s dedication to productivity and goal achievement in professional settings. It emphasizes a strong work ethic, persistence, and a focus on accomplishing tasks efficiently. This scale reflects how effectively a person prioritizes and manages their professional responsibilities.

The scale is part of the California Psychological Inventory (CPI), a well-established tool for understanding personality characteristics that contribute to effective behavior in various contexts. This scale is frequently used in leadership development and organizational coaching to identify strengths and developmental opportunities.

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  • Manual: AWS + MBI 4th Edition
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    Includes one manual each for the CPI 434 and the CPI 260. Special package pricing of $50. Includes details on CPI reliability and validity. PDFs are not refundable.
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  • Individual Report
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    Builds a report that interprets an individual's CPI Wo scores. You invite participants to take the survey and Transform™ generates their reports.
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  • Report About Me
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    Interprets and reports on your CPI Wo scores. You complete the survey and Transform™ generates your report. Transform will connect this report to the "Send To" email provided at checkout. Note: This product is for a single use, with automated survey administration. For multiple uses, buy instead the Individual Report product in quantity needed.
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  • Transform Survey Hosting (Data)
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    Minimum purchase of 20. Allows you to administer the CPI Wo as an online survey using the Mind Garden Transform™ System. Includes data collection: data file with participants' raw data and raw scale scores. Optionally, Individual Reports can be generated from the collected data - requires the purchase of report licenses. Customization services are available.
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  • License to Reproduce
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    Minimum purchase of 50. Allows you to administer the CPI 260 Work Orientation (CPI Wo) Scale as an online survey via a non-Mind Garden survey system or as a paper/pen survey. The downloadable PDF file includes one copy of the CPI Wo Scale, data template for upload and scoring, and permission to administer the CPI Wo Scale up to the quantity purchased. The PDF is non-refundable.
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Features of the Work Orientation Scale

Purpose: To assess an individual’s commitment to work-related goals and their dedication to performing tasks thoroughly and responsibly.

Length: Approximately 50 items

Average completion time: 5 minutes

Target population: High school age and older.

Administration: Designed for individual administration.

Validation: Demonstrated validity across diverse populations and contexts.

Uses of the Work Orientation Scale

  • Self-Evaluation
  • Leadership development
  • Coaching and personal growth
  • Organizational research

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The purpose of the Wo scale is to assess the “work ethic” concept, by means of an underlying dimension going from erratic and unreliable behavior at work to dedicated, selfless, and unquestioning acceptance of duties in one’s job. (p. 48)

-- From H.G. Gough & P. Bradley (2005), “CPI 260™ Manual” (Mountain View, CA: CPP, Inc.)