Work Locus of Control Scale

Copyright Paul E. Spector, All rights reserved, 1988

3 = Disagree slightly 6 = Agree very much

1. A job is what you make of it.

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2. On most jobs, people can pretty much accomplish whatever they set out to accomplish

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3. If you know what you want out of a job, you can find a job that gives it to you

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4. If employees are unhappy with a decision made by their boss, they should do something about it

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5. Getting the job you want is mostly a matter of luck

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6. Making money is primarily a matter of good fortune

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7. Most people are capable of doing their jobs well if they make the effort

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8. In order to get a really good job, you need to have family members or friends in high places

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9. Promotions are usually a matter of good fortune

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10. When it comes to landing a really good job, who you know is more important than what you know

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11. Promotions are given to employees who perform well on the job

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12. To make a lot of money you have to know the right people

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13. It takes a lot of luck to be an outstanding employee on most jobs

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14. People who perform their jobs well generally get rewarded

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15. Most employees have more influence on their supervisors than they think they do

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16. The main difference between people who make a lot of money and people who make a little money is luck

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