Analysis

The Job Demand Control Measure (JDCM) is a tool used to assess job demands and the degree of control employees have over their work execution. It is based on the Job Demand-Control Model, which suggests that working conditions influence employee health and well-being through the interaction between work demands and job control.

Objective

The JDCM aims to identify and evaluate two key job dimensions: Job Demands – Related to workload, intensity, and pressure of job tasks. Job Control – Refers to the autonomy employees have over how they perform their tasks and make decisions. These dimensions affect employee stress, well-being, job satisfaction, and performance.

Calibration

The measurement process typically involves collecting employees’ opinions through questionnaires, where participants respond to statements regarding work demands and control using a Likert scale (e.g., 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).

References

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