Supportive and Non-Controlling Supervision Scale
Measures employee perceptions of supervisory support and the extent to which supervisors use a non-controlling approach.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Supportive and Non-Controlling Supervision Scale was developed by Greg R. Oldham & Anne Cummings (1996). It is designed to measure Supervisory Support and Controlling Behavior. The scale is intended for use with Employees / Working adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Supportive supervision, Non-controlling supervision.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Supportive supervision | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 | 8 |
| Non-controlling supervision | 9,10,11,12 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
The scale includes 4 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 12 to 84. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low perceived supportive/non-controlling supervision: 12 – 36
- Moderate perceived supportive/non-controlling supervision: 37 – 60
- High perceived supportive/non-controlling supervision: 61 – 84
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Supportive supervision alpha = .86, Non-controlling supervision alpha = .67.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.