Life In Organizations
Jobs
DO I WANT AN ENRICHED JOB?
Listed below are 12 pairs of jobs. For each pair, indicate which job you would prefer. Assume that everything else about the jobs is the same. Use the following rating scale for your responses, and try to minimize your use of the "neutral" selection:

1 = Strongly prefer A
2 = Prefer A
3 = Slightly prefer A
4 = Neutral
5 = Slightly prefer B
6 = Prefer B
7 = Strongly prefer B

Column A
Column B
1. A job that offers little or no challenge. A job that requires you to be completely isolated from coworkers.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. A job that pays very well. A job that allows considerable opportunity to be creative and innovative.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3. A job that often requires you to make important decisions. A job in which there are many pleasant people to work with.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4. A job with little security in a somewhat unstable organization. A job in which you have little or no opportunity to participate in decisions which affect your work.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5. A job in which greater responsibility is given to those who do the best work. A job in which great responsibility is given to loyal employees who have the most seniority.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6. A job with a supervisor who sometimes is highly critical. A job that does not require you to use much of your talent.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
7. A very routine job. A job where your coworkers are not very friendly.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8. A job with a supervisor who respects you and treats you fairly. A job that provides constant opportunities for you to learn new and interesting things.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9. A job that gives you a real chance to develop your personally. A job with excellent vacations and fringe benefits.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
10. A job where there is a real chance you could be laid off. A job with very little chance to do challenging work.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11. A job with little freedom and independence to do your work in the way you think best. A job with poor working conditions.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
12. A job with very satisfying teamwork. A job that allows you to use your skills and abilities to the fullest extent.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7


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Source: Adapted from J.R. Hackman and G.R. Oldham (1974). The Job Diagnostic Survey: An instrument for the Diagnosis of Jobs and the Evaluation of Job Redesign Projects. Technical Report No. 4. New Haven, Conn.: Yale University, Department of Administrative Sciences. With permission.