TY - JOUR T1 - The Dimensions of Job Characteristics: A Validation Study in a Malaysian Context AU - Omar, Abdullah AU - Mit, Daratul Ambia Che AU - Yahya, Khulida Kirana AU - Johari, Johanim JO - International Business Management VL - 5 IS - 2 SP - 91 EP - 103 PY - 2011 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1993-5250 DO - ibm.2011.91.103 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ibm.2011.91.103 KW - Malay language KW -theorized factors KW -construct validity KW -Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS) KW -Job characteristics KW -feedback AB - This study attempts to examine the psychometric properties of the job characteristics construct which integrates 5 subscales-skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy and feedback using a Malay language version of the Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS). A priori proposition was made that job characteristics could be explained by the 5 aforementioned factors. SPSS version 14 and AMOS 16 were used to analyze the data. The results supported the hypothesis of the study that job characteristics can be measured by the 5 theorized factors. The findings also showed acceptable internal consistency reliability for the overall and the 5 specific subscales of job characteristics factor. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the Malay translated version of JDS can be a useful instrument in assessing the job characteristics construct. ER -