Drive Survey In my experience, if you give employees a lot of control over when and how and with whom to do their work, a lot less will get done. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree I have some say over the people I collaborate with at work. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree My work schedule is fixed, and I do not have much ability to change it to meet the needs of my non-work life. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree When I set out to perform a task at my job, I usually follow a fixed set of policies and procedures for that task. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree A good athletic coach helps athletes understand that if they consistently work hard at specific skills, they will become better athletes. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree The only reason I continue to do my current job is to earn money. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree In my work, I often experience "flow" — the state of optimal challenge when I am totally engrossed in what I am doing. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree I don't really know the main purpose of the business or organization I work for. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Although one of the main reasons I work is to earn money, an equally important purpose of my work is to improve the lives of others or the world. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree I set my own goals for myself at work, and I regularly review my own performance to see whether I am achieving those goals. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree An effective way to motivate others to complete a routine, boring task is to give them explicit, detailed instructions. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree It's a good idea to give children a weekly allowance but only if, in exchange, they perform certain household chores. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree If you give students a lot of choice over what they study and how they complete their assignments, many will lose focus and struggle. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree The compensation I receive for my work is adequate and fair, both relative to my co-workers and to others in my field. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Most days at work, I have a lot of control over how I allocate my work time. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree The people I am required to work with often make it harder for me to get my job done well. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree My performance, and the performance of most colleagues, is carefully monitored to ensure we are doing our jobs correctly. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree In my job, I am always working toward getting better at what I do. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Through hard work on intellectually challenging tasks, I can become smarter. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree I chose my current job primarily because the work is interesting and challenging. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree The main purpose of the business or organization I work for is to maximize profit. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree The main way I get feedback on my progress is through formal performance reviews from my bosses. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree One of the best ways to keep students motivated is to show them how their studies connect to the real world. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree It's important to tell children they are doing a great job as often as possible to boost their confidence. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree The most important job of a good athletic coach is to instill in athletes a strong desire to win. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Parents and teachers should praise only when a child has shown real effort or done something specific. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree I have very little choice over what I do each day at work. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Instilling in students a strong desire to earn the highest grades is one of the best ways to promote learning. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree You can make boring work more engaging by showing how it contributes to a larger purpose. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree If I were paid more money for my job, I would perform at a higher level. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Δ