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Adaptive Performance (Pulakos, Arad, Donovan & Plamondon)

HR & WorkReliability: alpha 0.85–0.92 across eight dimensions3 sample items

About this scale

A multi-dimensional measure of adaptive performance covering eight facets: handling emergencies, work stress, problem-solving creatively, dealing with uncertainty, learning new tasks/technologies, interpersonal adaptability, cultural adaptability, and physical adaptability.

Sample item(s)

“I take effective action when necessary without having to know the total picture or have all the facts at hand. (uncertainty)”
“I learn new ways to perform my job better. (learning)”
“I take individuals' differing perspectives, backgrounds and styles into account. (cultural)”

Reliability

Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.85–0.92 across eight dimensions. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.

Notes

Highly relevant for AI-disrupted workplaces and post-pandemic remote-work research.

Source & citation

Pulakos, E. D., Arad, S., Donovan, M. A., & Plamondon, K. E. (2000): Adaptability in the workplace: Development of a taxonomy of adaptive performance. Journal of Applied Psychology, Vol. 85, No. 4, pp. 612–624.

Pulakos, Arad, Donovan & Plamondon (2000): Adaptive performance. JAP, 85(4), 612–624.

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