Task Performance (Goodman & Svyantek)
HR & WorkReliability: alpha 0.873 sample items
About this scale
A 9-item measure of in-role task performance, often supervisor-rated. Captures core technical proficiency and meeting role expectations.
Sample item(s)
“Achieves the objectives of the job.”
“Meets criteria for performance.”
“Performs well in the overall job by carrying out tasks as expected.”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.87. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Use supervisor or peer ratings to reduce common-method variance.
Source & citation
Goodman, S. A., & Svyantek, D. J. (1999): Person–organization fit and contextual performance: Do shared values matter? Journal of Vocational Behavior, Vol. 55, No. 2, pp. 254–275.
Goodman & Svyantek (1999): Task performance. JVB, 55(2), 254–275.
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