Scale Overview
The About Your Company Scale (AYC) was developed by Donald King (1960). It is designed to measure Workplace Attitudes; Organizational Satisfaction. The scale is intended for use with Employees / Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 20 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: General Factor (G), Factor A: Respect for Employees’ Rights, Factor B: Opportunities for Personal Development.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| General Factor (G) |
1,2,3,5,8,10,12,20 |
8 |
| Factor A: Respect for Employees' Rights |
4,6,7,9,11,15,19 |
7 |
| Factor B: Opportunities for Personal Development |
13,14,16,17,18 |
5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a dichotomous Yes/No format.
The scale includes 6 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 0 to 20. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Organizational Satisfaction: 0 – 6
- Moderate Organizational Satisfaction: 7 – 13
- High Organizational Satisfaction: 14 – 20
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.