Value Assesment

Anand Nerurkar
Jul 30
6 min read

This guidance means the company’s Values Assessment is designed to check how closely your personal values match their organizational culture, not to test your skills or knowledge. Here’s how you should approach it:

Key Points to Keep in Mind

Untimed – No need to rush; focus on honest reflection rather than speed.
Comfortable Environment – Choose a quiet, distraction-free spot.
No Right or Wrong – It’s about personal fit, not perfection.
Authenticity – Respond naturally; forced answers can show inconsistency.
Don’t Overthink – Go with your first instinct; it often reflects your true preference.
Most Important === Please check company website , its culture value for ex:
📋 Culture Table

Value	What it means
We value difference	Embrace diversity, listen to different perspectives, include and reflect customers and communities.
We succeed together	Collaborate, break down silos, support each other globally.
We take responsibility	Act ethically, be accountable, speak up, act with long-term view and focus on sustainability.
We get it done	Be dynamic, entrepreneurial, decisive, deliver results and keep commitments.

this is about are you fitting in the compnay culture.??

🎯 Why they matter in practice

Ensuring diversity and inclusivity (“We value difference”) enables HSBC to serve a globally diverse client base better.
By collaborating across geographies and silos (“We succeed together”), HSBC leverages its global scale to deliver coordinated services.
Long‑term accountability and integrity (“We take responsibility”) supports trust, especially in risk‑sensitive environments like banking.
And a focus on speed, decisiveness, and results (“We get it done”) helps HSBC adapt in fast‑moving markets and innovate in services.

Preparation Tips

Understand your own values (e.g., teamwork, integrity, innovation, customer focus).
Review the company’s values (often listed on their website) to see what they prioritize.
Be consistent in answers—contradictory responses may indicate lack of self-awareness.
Think of real-life examples where you lived those values; this helps in later interviews if they probe further.

Here’s a framework + example responses to help you prepare for value-based assessments without sounding rehearsed:

1. Common Value Dimensions Companies Assess

Most value assessments check where you naturally lean in these areas:

Integrity & Ethics – Doing what’s right even when it’s hard.
Customer Centricity – Prioritizing customer needs.
Collaboration vs. Individualism – Team-first vs. self-driven.
Innovation & Adaptability – Comfort with change and new ideas.
Accountability & Ownership – Taking responsibility for outcomes.
Results Orientation – Focus on achieving measurable goals.
Continuous Learning – Openness to feedback and self-improvement.

2. Types of Questions You Might See

A. Forced Choice Questions

You choose which statement describes you more:

"I prefer to work in teams." vs. "I like solving problems on my own."
"I follow rules strictly." vs. "I believe rules can change if the situation demands."

Approach: Pick what feels most natural but ensure consistency across similar questions.

B. Likert Scale (Agree–Disagree)

"I am comfortable admitting mistakes openly." (Strongly Agree → Strongly Disagree)
"I prefer processes over experimentation."

Approach: Be authentic, but lean toward company values (e.g., innovation, integrity, teamwork).

C. Situational Judgment Scenarios

You see a teammate struggling to meet a deadline. What do you do?
- Help immediately
- Inform manager
- Focus on your work
- Offer guidance if asked

Approach: Choose responses that show collaboration, accountability, and proactive help.

3. How to Align with Company Values Without Sounding Fake

Know their core values (often 3–5 key words: Integrity, Innovation, Customer First, etc.).
Pick consistent themes – e.g., if you value collaboration, reflect it in multiple answers.
Avoid extreme bias – Balance “team vs individual” rather than always choosing one side.
Use real self-awareness – Acknowledge strengths AND areas you work on (“I value innovation but ensure compliance when needed”).

4. Quick Self-Reflection Exercise (Do Before Assessment)

Ask yourself:

What are my top 3 personal values?
How do I show these in my work?
Which company values resonate with me most?
Where might there be gaps (e.g., I’m independent, but company is highly collaborative)?

We value difference	Embrace diversity, listen to different perspectives, include and reflect customers and communities.
We succeed together	Collaborate, break down silos, support each other globally.
We take responsibility	Act ethically, be accountable, speak up, act with long-term view and focus on sustainability.
We get it done	Be dynamic, entrepreneurial, decisive, deliver results and keep commitments.

"I prefer to work in teams." vs. "I like solving problems on my own."

Here’s how to answer this forced-choice value question and why:

Understand What They’re Testing

Teamwork vs. Independence – They want to see if you lean toward collaboration or autonomy.
Most modern BFSI/tech companies value team collaboration (cross-functional, agile) but also want individuals who can take ownership.

How to Respond

If the company emphasizes team culture (e.g., “We win together”), choose “I prefer to work in teams.”
But don’t ignore independence – if other questions ask about initiative, show balance.

Sample Balanced Reasoning

"I prefer to work in teams, as collaboration leads to better solutions and knowledge sharing. However, I am comfortable taking initiative and solving problems independently when required."

Practical Tip for Forced Choice

In forced-choice (A vs B) tests, you can’t choose both, so align with their core value.
Later questions will test independence, so choose teamwork here, but be consistent: don’t later pick options that show total dislike for collaboration.

🧪 Sample Forced‑Choice Questions with Preferred Lean

#	Statement A (lean toward)	Statement B (avoid)	Which HSBC value does it reflect?
1	I prefer to work in teams.	I like solving problems on my own.	We succeed together (collaboration)
2	I take responsibility for errors and learn.	I avoid admitting mistakes publicly.	We take responsibility (accountability)
3sfsfsff	I take initiative without waiting.	I prefer to wait for instructions.	We get it done (entrepreneurial, decisive)
4	I seek input from diverse perspectives.	I stick with my own approach.	We value difference (inclusivity)
5	I focus on long‑term benefits for customers.	I prioritize quick gains.	We take responsibility (sustainability)
6	I’m open to changing approach after feedback.	I follow rules even if not ideal.	We get it done (smart risks, dynamic)
7	I build strong team cooperation across units.	I focus only on my department.	We succeed together (breaking silos)
8	I ensure all voices are heard in decisions.	I prefer to lead discussions myself.	We value difference (respectful inclusion)
9	I follow through on commitments I make.	I move on if others delay.	We get it done (keep our word)
10	I raise concern when something feels wrong.	I don’t want to challenge norms.	We take responsibility (speak up)

🌟 Additional Tips

HSBC’s assessment typically uses “most‑least” format: pick the most descriptive, then the least descriptive, from three statements . But forced‑choice insights help guide both selections.
They also present situational judgment scenarios. In those cases, prioritize ethical, inclusive, responsible, collaborative, and long‑term oriented solutions AptitudePrep.

Here are 10 more forced-choice pair examples aligned with HSBC’s 4 values (We get it done, We value difference, We take responsibility, We succeed together) to help you practice:

Extra 10 Forced-Choice Examples

1.

A: I enjoy finding innovative ways to improve processes.
B: I prefer sticking to established methods that already work.(Lean toward A → We get it done with innovation)

2.

A: I speak up when I notice something that may harm the customer.
B: I avoid conflict and let others handle such issues.(Lean toward A → We take responsibility)

3.

A: I actively seek to understand colleagues from different backgrounds.
B: I focus mainly on people similar to me.(Lean toward A → We value difference)

4.

A: I stay calm and adapt quickly during unexpected challenges.
B: I prefer having everything planned out before acting.(Lean toward A → We get it done with adaptability)

5.

A: I prioritize long-term trust with clients over short-term wins.
B: I focus on immediate targets even if it strains relationships.(Lean toward A → We take responsibility)

6.

A: I take ownership of outcomes even when things go wrong.
B: I highlight that circumstances were beyond my control.(Lean toward A → We take responsibility)

7.

A: I collaborate across teams to deliver better results.
B: I prefer focusing on my team’s objectives only.(Lean toward A → We succeed together)

8.

A: I’m open to learning from people who challenge my views.
B: I avoid debate and stick to my own opinions.(Lean toward A → We value difference)

9.

A: I act quickly on opportunities that benefit customers.
B: I wait until everything is perfect before starting.(Lean toward A → We get it done with decisiveness)

10.

A: I encourage team members to share ideas even if they are new.
B: I prefer to follow leadership instructions strictly.(Lean toward A → We succeed together & We value difference)

How to Use These

In the HSBC test, consistency matters:
- Choose collaboration when teamwork appears.
- Choose accountability when integrity appears.
- Choose inclusiveness when diversity appears.
- Choose proactivity and innovation when results appear.