Networking Behaviour (Forret & Dougherty)
HR & WorkReliability: alphas 0.69–0.85 across 5 facets5 sample items
About this scale
A 28-item measure of networking behaviour across five facets: maintaining contacts, socializing, engaging in professional activities, participating in community, and increasing internal visibility.
Sample item(s)
“Sent thank-you notes to coworkers (maintaining)”
“Attended company-sponsored social events (socializing)”
“Joined a professional organization (professional)”
“Volunteered for community organizations (community)”
“Volunteered to chair committees (visibility)”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alphas 0.69–0.85 across 5 facets. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Free for academic use.
Source & citation
Forret, M. L., & Dougherty, T. W. (2004): Networking behaviors and career outcomes: Differences for men and women? Journal of Organizational Behavior, Vol. 25, No. 3, pp. 419–437.
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