Analysis

The Job Interdependence Scale (JIS) measures the degree to which an individual’s work depends on the actions and contributions of others within an organization. This scale assesses the nature and extent of interconnectedness between job roles, examining how much an employee’s work is influenced by or linked to their colleagues’ tasks.

Objective

The goal of the scale is to determine how strongly employees rely on each other to perform their work duties. The JIS helps identify: The level of collaboration needed to complete tasks. The impact of interdependence on job performance and satisfaction. Potential challenges and benefits of interdependent work structures.

Calibration

Participants respond to Likert-scale questions (e.g., 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree) assessing: Collaboration requirements, Task interdependence, Interaction frequency, Support from colleagues.

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