Concept and Measurement of Decent Work: Scales Development and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Based on Qualitative Interview

Abstract

Abstract: Based on the preliminary qualitative analysis in which 7 dimensions and subordinated factors of decent work are defined, this paper establishes an indicators system of decent work consisting of 7 level-1 indicators and 14 level-2 indicators, and develops corresponding self-rated scale with 38 items. Based on the questionnaire data from 4,240 employees in Beijing, the second order confirmatory factor analysis reveals that the measurement model shows high validity and fitness. Furthermore, the measurement model invariance test verifies that the same indicator weights specification applies to different employees grouped by gender, working years, institution types and occupational identities; henceforth the indicator weights are determined according to the factor score weights matrix. The indicators system and scale proposed by this study could serve as the practical tool for empirical studies related to decent work and promotion of decent work agenda by business and public managers.

Key words: decent work, indicators system, confirmatory factor analysis, questionnaire scales, employees in Beijing

Liu Dun, Xu Yan. Concept and Measurement of Decent Work: Scales Development and Confirmatory Factor Analysis Based on Qualitative Interview[J]. Management Review, 2021, 33(2): 227-238.

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