Analysis

The Work-Specific Control Problems Scale is designed to assess the difficulties related to the sense of control that employees have in various aspects of their work. The factors examined include how well employees can control their working conditions, decisions, and the procedures that affect their job.

Purpose

The aim of the scale is to identify areas where employees may feel a lack of control and to provide information for recognizing and addressing these problems.

Scoring

The scale includes questions that analyze autonomy, influence in decision-making, time management, and problem-solving. The questions are usually rated from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Very much), with higher scores indicating higher levels of control problems.

References

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