Job Routinization and Formalization Scale – JRFS
Measures the degree of routinization, formalization, pervasiveness of rules, and record-keeping requirements within an organization.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Job Routinization and Formalization Scale – JRFS was developed by Samuel B. Bacharach, Peter R. Bamberger, & Sharon C. Conley (1990). It is designed to measure Job Routinization and Formalization. The scale is intended for use with Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 15 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Routinization, Pervasiveness of Rules, Record-Keeping, Formalization.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Routinization | 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Pervasiveness of Rules | 4,5,6 | 3 |
| Record-Keeping | 7,8,9 | 3 |
| Formalization | 10,11,12,13,14,15 | 6 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Definitely False / Very Non-Routine, 2 = Mostly False / Somewhat Non-Routine, 3 = Mostly True / Somewhat Routine, 4 = Definitely True / Very Routine.
The scale includes 2 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Routinization alpha: .71-.83; Formalization alpha: .70; Pervasiveness of rules alpha: .70; Record keeping alpha: .72.
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.