Analysis

The Job Characteristics Inventory (JCI) is a tool used to evaluate the key characteristics of job positions. These characteristics encompass various dimensions of work that impact employee satisfaction, performance, and well-being.

Objective

The goal of the questionnaire is to identify and analyze the core job characteristics that influence employee behavior and job satisfaction. Specifically, the JCI measures factors such as: Task variety (the diversity of tasks performed), Autonomy (the degree of independence in work), Task significance (the importance of work in a broader context), Opportunities for growth (professional development potential), Work conditions (the physical and social environment of the job).

Calibration

The questionnaire consists of questions or statements, where participants respond using a Likert scale (e.g., 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree) to rate the characteristics of their job. Total scores for each characteristic are obtained by summing responses, which are then analyzed to determine the most influential factors on job satisfaction and performance.

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