Work intensity: potential antecedents and consequences

By R. Burke, Parbudyal Singh, L. Fiksenbaum. 2010

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Purpose – The purpose of this exploratory research is to examine the relationship of a measure of work intensity with potential antecedents and consequences.Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire was developed and pre‐tested. It included a new 15‐item measure of work intensity. Data were collected from 106 respondents enrolled in three university business courses using anonymously completed questionnaires. Regression and factor analyses were used in developing the measure and testing the relationships.Findings – The 15‐item measure of work intensity was found to have high internal consistency and reliability. Work intensity was significantly related to respondents' organizational level and work status. In addition, respondents indicating higher levels of work intensity also reported working more hours, a higher workload, and greater job stress. Work intensity was unrelated to organizational values supporting work‐personal life imbalance, three workaholism components, or to indicators of work engage...

Subfields: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Social Psychology, Sociology and Political Science

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