The dimensions of job charateristics: A validation study in a Malaysian context
Ths study attempts to examine the psychometric properties of the job characteristics constmct which integrates 5 subscales-skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy and feedback using a Malay language version of the Job Diagnostic Survey (IDS). A priori proposition was made that job...
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| Language: | English |
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Medwell Journals
2011
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| Online Access: | http://repo.uum.edu.my/3107/1/91-103.pdf http://repo.uum.edu.my/3107/ http://dx.doi.org/10.3923/ibm.2011.91.103 |
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| Summary: | Ths study attempts to examine the psychometric properties of the job characteristics constmct which integrates 5 subscales-skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy and feedback using a Malay language version of the Job Diagnostic Survey (IDS). A priori proposition was made that job characteristics could be explained by the 5 aforementioned factors. SPSS version 14 and AMOS 16 were used to analyze the data.The results supported the hypothesis of the study that job characteristics can be measured by the 5 theorized factors. The findngs also showed acceptable internal consistency reliability for the overall and the 5 specific subscales of job characteristics factor.Based on the results, it can be concluded that the Malay translated version of JDS can be a useful instnunent in assessing the job characteristics comtruct. |
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