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PREFACE
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Operational Definitions
The operational definition is a definition that is given to a variable or construct by
providing meaning, or specifying activities, or provide an operations needed to measure the
construct or variable.
Operational definitions can be made in the form of operational definitions measured
(measured), or experimental operational definition. Measured operational definition gives an
overview of how the measured variable or construct. Suppose we have a construct that ability.
For example, given the definition of ability as a test of the ability of a standard, such as
standardized test archievent. or, the ability is based on the ability to test the value of the final
exam. definition of the capabilities in this way is a definition that can be measured.
Experimental definition is to define variable with descriptions of experiments
conducted on the variable or construct. For example, the definition given to frustration.
Definitions for frustration illustrated by the behavior of a child who was put in a room that is
surrounded by a lot of poppy and other toys. The toys can not be achieved by the child,
because the toys are put in place high. The child can see the toys but can not touch him.
From captions description above, it can be concluded three patterns in providing
operational definition to a construct or variable. The third pattern is:
a. Definitions are prepared on the basis of other activities going on that should be done
or not done to obtain a construct that is defined.
b. The definition which is based on how nature and the operational way things are
defined.
c. Definitions are prepared on the basis of how it is defined it appears.
Definition of the construct according to the first pattern, ie the definition made by
other activities that occur, or activities undertaken to obtain a construct that is defined, can be
explained by the following example:
Satiety is a situation that arises in the individual after he was given enough to eat at
Stupid is someone who is good in low ability to solve problems, or in using language
and numbers.
Hunger is people who ate less than one minute after the eat, the food was served and
the definition made above the defined as how it seems or raised are as follows:
and used in the study, the researchers can provide a way to measure a that variable with the
way of looking at the dimensions (indicator) of a concept / variable. Dimension (indicator)
can be: behavioral, aspects, or properties / characteristics.
Thus, the operational definition should not have a different meaning to the conceptual
definition. Therefore, before preparing an operational definition, the researcher must make a
conceptual definition of variables in advance. Thus, the operational definition does not mean
the definition / understanding / meaning as seen in the theory in textbooks, but more
emphasis on the things that can be used as a measure / indicator of a variable, and measure /
indicator is not abstract, but easily measured.
A. Determining Indicators
The operational definition is not a theoretical definition, but the definition contains
the size of a variable. An easy way to understand the indicator is in the operational definitions
as follows:
1. Item indicator must be something that can be easily measured, easily assessed, easily
observed, and not abstract, not cause doubt to others.
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Job Satisfaction
"Factor"
"Indicators"
"Impact"
which influence
employees satisfied
Of job satisfaction
Employee
or not
employee
satisfaction
Salary
Promotion
work
answer
Working conditions
Creativity increased
Involvement
of
work.
Loyalty employees
is ..................
The criteria for measuring the level Criteria for measuring high / low
.......................... is
employee
motivation
in
the
company is ...................
The criteria for measuring the The criteria for measuring the
effectiveness of ...................... is
5. The indicator variable should not be taken from another variable indicator, since it is
impossible define an indicator variable that is actually an indicator of other variables.
See the example following differences.
Indicators of Beauty
Clean Skin
Hip slim
thin lips
friendly
Like to help
Flexible
Explanation
True, being able to easily measure
"Beauty" of one's physical
False, because it is suitable if the indicator
being measured is the "personality" of a
person.
Note that all traits - traits easily measured previously, for example by observing the
behavior of people who work in the office, interviewing colleagues or superiors, or
provide questionnaires / questionnaire to assess themselves. Things - things that should be
mentioned is the operational definition of a clear definition of the variable, which is in the
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definition has no indicators / criteria / size that could serve as guidelines for measuring or
assessing the variables.
Without indicator, then something is not defined operational definition, but just a general
definition of variables.
Conceptual Definition of Work Engagement
Job involvement The degree to the which a person a Identifies psychologically with his or
here work and the importance of work to one's self-image (Brown, 1996), which is where an
employee is said to be involved in the work if the employee is unable to identify themselves
psychologically with their job, and considers important for her performance, in addition to the
organization
Work Engagement Indicators
(The first: job involvement is occur when the possession of certain needs, values, personal
characteristics or individuals to more or less Became Involved in Reviews their jobs) work
engagement will be formed due to the desire of workers to be a particular need, value or
specific characteristics obtained from work that will make the workers more involved or not
involved in the job instead. (The second: job involvement as a response to specific works
characteristics situation. In other words on certain types of jobs or characteristics of the work
Situations infulence the degree to an individual roomates becomed Involved in his jobs) job
involvement was raised in response to a employment or certain situations in the workplace.
Operational Definition of Work Engagement
Work engagement is the assessment of the behavior of employees in identifying themselves
psychologically with his work, and considers important for her performance, in addition to the
organization, with this indicator in response to the value of work and work with a score of
measurement; 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = regular, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree
(favorable) and 5 = strongly disagree, 4 = agree, 3 = normal, 2 = agree, 1 = strongly agree
(unfavorable ).
Lattices Instruments Work Engagement
No.
1.
2.
Indicators
The value of the work
Response to the job
Items
1,2
3,4
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B. Research Instruments
Variable measuring instruments (hereinafter referred to as the instrument) is usually
used in a variety of research designs, except in the event study, content analysis, and
sociometry. In the event study, content analysis, and sociometry have variable size also
serves as an instrument.
The instrument can be broadly divided into test and scale. (Kerlinger, 1973). Test is a
systematic procedure of testing of individuals by providing stimuli separangkat design and
administration some sets of number or numbers of the responses to stimuli arising from
such. Test mostly used to design experiments or experiments resemble. Sample tests are
projective tests, intelligence tests, aptitude tests, and achievement test.
Variable measuring instrument if understood in terms of the variables is the process of
connecting concepts / constructs with empirical facts (reality). From the facts, taking the
measurements of variables is giving numbers or symbols on empirical events according to
defined rules. This is intended primarily to test rank order of testable hypotheses
(supported or not supported) with empirical facts.
Symbols
2.
3.
4.
Respondents
Grading Rules
Value
2.
3.
2
5
4.
Data is one component of the study, meaning that no data is there will be no research.
The data in the study should be valid or true because if it is invalid, it will generate the
information and erroneous conclusions or wrong. Therefore, the necessary data retrieval
techniques correctly. Several techniques can be used to collect the data, among others, the
preparation of the instrument.
Requirements preparation of instruments:
1. Validity refers to the suitability of the measuring instrument to measure the target
to be measured.
2. Consistency reliability accuracy refers to the presence of the measuring results.
Research Instrument
Respondents Answers
No.
Statements
1.
2.
3.
4.
needing money.
I really enjoy my job.
I will work overtime to finish the job,
SA
NA
DA
SDA
Statements
SA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NA
DA
SDA
appreciated.
My boss understands and understands
the difficulties
7.
workplace.
Payroll system in my company was
8.
9.
10.
strengthen fellow.
One of the reasons I keep working at
this company because of the established
11.
12.
2. Motivations
Respondents Answer
No.
Statements
SA
10
NA
DA
SDA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
organizational goals.
I want to reach the peak of his career in
7.
currently in
achieve
9.
10.
who excel.
I want to have a good image as an
employee who is able to perform the
11.
12.
3. Organizational culture.
Respondents Answers
No.
Statements
SA
1.
2.
3.
work.
Our organization pay attention to the
11
NA
DA
SDA
4.
surrounding environment.
Organization dominates all existing
5.
6.
entirely.
I always use the work in accordance
7.
8.
the leadership.
I am satisfied with the performance
9.
10.
11.
12.
with
activities
that
bring
benefits.
In dealing with the public I noticed
the time.
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