Psychology Job Content Instrument Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the relationship between job demands and job resources with regard to burnout and engagement?

Job demands are negatively related to engagement, while job resources are positively related to engagement; and job demands are positively related to burnout, while job resources are negatively related to burnout.

What is the purpose of the short questionnaire developed by Schaufeli, Bakker, and Salanova (2006)?

To measure work engagement.

How do job complexity, work context, and growth need strength interact to affect creative performance, according to Shalley, Gilson, and Blum (2009)?

Job complexity, work context, and growth need strength interact to affect creative performance, with high job complexity and high growth need strength leading to increased creative performance in contexts that support innovation.

What is the impact of job complexity on performance and well-being, according to Shaw and Gupta (2004)?

Job complexity can have both positive and negative effects on performance and well-being, depending on the fit between job demands and individual resources. Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of job demands on employee well-being, according to Smith et al. (2003)?

Job demands can lead to increased stress, burnout, and decreased well-being. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of stress in organizations, according to Sonnentag and Frese (2012)?

Stress can have negative effects on employee well-being, performance, and organizational outcomes, but can also be managed through effective coping strategies and organizational support. Signup and view all the answers

What is the validity of self-report measures of job conditions, according to Spector (1992)?

Self-report measures of job conditions can be valid, but are subject to biases and limitations, and should be used in conjunction with other data sources. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between job characteristics and employee outcomes, according to Spector and Jex (1991)?

Job characteristics, such as autonomy and feedback, are related to employee outcomes, including affect, absence, turnover intentions, and health. Signup and view all the answers

What are the consequences of burnout on employee performance and well-being, according to the literature?

Burnout can lead to decreased performance, increased absenteeism, and decreased well-being, as well as increased turnover intentions and health problems. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of motivation in employee performance and well-being, according to the literature?

Motivation plays a critical role in employee performance and well-being, with high levels of motivation leading to increased performance, engagement, and well-being. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Measurement of Decision Authority

Decision authority was measured using three items from Karasek's (1985) Job Content Instrument, including "My job allows me to make a lot of decisions on my own".
The scale ranges from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree).

Measurement of Exhaustion

Exhaustion was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (Maslach et al., 1986).
The subscale includes five items, such as "I feel emotionally drained from my work".
The scale ranges from 1 (never) to 7 (every day).

Measurement of Physical Health Problems

Physical health problems were measured using four items from the Work Outcomes Research Cost-Benefit (WORC) project (Rush et al., 2003).
The items were measured on a 4-point scale, ranging from 1 (not at all/never) to 4 (a lot).
A sample item is "During the last 7 days, how much were you bothered by headaches?".

Measurement of Work Engagement

Work engagement was assessed using three subscales of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (UWES; Schaufeli et al., 2006).
The subscales include three items each, such as "At my job, I feel strong and vigorous" (vigour), "I am enthusiastic about my job" (dedication), and "I am immersed in my work" (absorption).

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Description

Assess your knowledge of job content instruments, including Karasek's decision authority scale and Maslach's Burnout Inventory-General Survey. This quiz focuses on measuring job decision authority and exhaustion.