Analysis

The Values Inventory is an assessment tool used to record and analyze an individual’s personal values. Values are the fundamental beliefs and principles that guide people’s decisions and behaviors.

Purpose

The purpose of the Values Inventory is to help individuals better understand their core values and use them to guide their lives and decisions. This can enhance self-awareness, personal satisfaction, and well-being, as well as facilitate strategic decision-making in various areas of life, such as career, relationships, and personal development.

Calibration

The calibration of the Values Inventory usually involves the evaluation of values through questions or Likert scales. Users are asked to assess the importance of each value or to select from a list of values the ones that are most important to them.

References

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