Importance of Job Characteristics Scale (ALLBUS)
Measures the subjective importance of various occupational characteristics across intrinsic, extrinsic, and social dimensions.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Importance of Job Characteristics Scale (ALLBUS) was developed by Rolf Porst, Peter Schmidt (1982). It is designed to measure Job Orientations. The scale is intended for use with General adult population.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 13 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Intrinsic Job Orientation, Extrinsic Job Orientation, Socially-oriented Job Orientation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Job Orientation | 6,7,8,12 | 4 |
| Extrinsic Job Orientation | 1,2,3,4,5,13 | 6 |
| Socially-oriented Job Orientation | 9,10,11 | 3 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Unimportant, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = Neutral, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = Very important.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 13 to 91. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Importance: 13 – 39
- Moderate Importance: 40 – 65
- High Importance: 66 – 91
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.85.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.