The Job Description Index (JDI) Technique is used for measuring which one of the following?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Job attitudes.
The Job Descriptive Index (JDI), developed by Smith, Kendall, and Hulin in 1969, is one of the most widely used and psychometrically validated instruments for measuring job satisfaction, which is a primary job attitude. It evaluates satisfaction across five specific dimensions: the work itself, pay, opportunities for promotion, supervision, and co-workers. Employees respond to a series of adjectives or phrases by indicating whether they describe their job, helping organizations quantify employee morale and engagement.
INFORMATION BOOSTER
· Five Facets: It specifically measures Work, Pay, Promotion, Supervision, and Co-workers to provide a comprehensive satisfaction profile.
· Simplicity: The scale uses simple "Yes," "No," or "?" (undecided) responses, making it easy for employees at all levels to complete.
· Comparative Norms: JDI is popular because it offers extensive normative data, allowing firms to compare their results with other organizations.
· Attitude vs. Description: Despite its name, it focuses on the feelings and evaluations (attitudes) of the job, not the physical duties.
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
· (b) Job descriptions are formal statements of duties and responsibilities, usually created through job analysis, not via the JDI scale.
· (c) Job analysis records refer to the raw data collected to understand a job’s components; JDI is a tool for behavioral research, not administrative record-keeping.
· (d) Job skill requirements are part of a Job Specification, detailing the human qualities needed, whereas JDI measures how those humans feel about their environment.