Analysis

The Job Perception Scale (JPS) measures how employees perceive different aspects of their work, including: Job responsibilities, Work conditions, Interactions with colleagues and management. This scale helps organizations understand how employees interpret their work environment and identify areas that may need improvement to enhance job satisfaction and performance.

Objective

The JPS aims to provide deep insights into employees’ perceptions of their work, helping organizations detect strengths and weaknesses in job design and work culture.

Calibration

The scale consists of Likert-scale questions (e.g., 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree) evaluating employees’ attitudes toward their work in relation to various workplace dynamics.

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