Table 4.
Comparison of original KFZA factors and factors determined in this study
| Work aspects | KFZA factor | Items (item code) | Factors determined in this study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Content | Variability | Learning new skills (VS1) | VI Variability |
| Use of knowledge, skills and ability (VS2) | |||
| Variety of tasks (VS3) | |||
| Completeness of Task | Visibility of task accomplishment (GH1) | ||
| Completeness of product (GH2) | II Job Control | ||
| Resources | Job Control | Influence on sequence of activities (HS1) | |
| Influence on work content (HS2) | |||
| Influence on work load and procedures (HS3) | |||
| Social Support | Social support by co-workers (SR1) | I Social Relationships | |
| Social support by supervisors (SR2) | |||
| Social cohesion within the department (SR3) | |||
| Cooperation | Necessity of cooperation (ZU1) | ||
| Opportunity for social exchange with co-workers (ZU2) | |||
| Feedback from supervisors and co-workers (ZU3) | |||
| Stressors | Qualitative Work Demands |
Excessive complexity of tasks (QL1) | VII Qualitative Work Demands |
| Excessive demands on concentration (QL2) | |||
| Quantitative Work Demands | Workload (QN2) | IV Quantitative Work Demands | |
| Time pressure (QN1) | |||
| Work Disruptions | Interruptions of workflow (AU2) | ||
| Lack of information, work materials or equipment (AU1) | V Workplace Environment | ||
| Workplace Environment | Unfavourable physicochemical conditions (UB1) | ||
| Insufficient work space and equipment (UB2) | |||
| Organizational Culture | Information and Participation | Information about organizational developments (IM1) | III Opportunities for Participation and Professional Development |
| Consideration of employee input (IM2) | |||
| Benefits | Continuous education (BL1) | ||
| Opportunities for advancement (BL2) |
Abbreviations: KFZA Kurzfragebogen zur Arbeitsanalyse (Short Questionnaire for Workplace Analysis)