Exam CBDA Topic 1 Question 34 Discussion
Actual exam question for IIBA's CBDA exam
Question #: 34
Topic #: 1
Question #: 34
Topic #: 1
A colleague proposes measuring job satisfaction by asking the question "What is your salary?". What is the concerning factor about this question?
Suggested Answer: A Vote an answer
Explanation
Validity is the extent to which a measure or a question accurately captures the intended concept or construct1.
The question "What is your salary?" is not a valid measure of job satisfaction, as it does not reflect the various aspects of job satisfaction, such as work environment, recognition, autonomy, growth, etc. Salary is only one possible factor that may influence job satisfaction, but it is not a direct or comprehensive indicator of it23.
Therefore, the question is not valid for measuring job satisfaction. References: 1: Guide to Business Data Analytics, IIBA, 2020, p. 302: Job Satisfaction: Application, Assessment, Causes, and Consequences, Paul E.
Spector, 1997, p. 23: Job Satisfaction Survey, 1.
Validity is the extent to which a measure or a question accurately captures the intended concept or construct1.
The question "What is your salary?" is not a valid measure of job satisfaction, as it does not reflect the various aspects of job satisfaction, such as work environment, recognition, autonomy, growth, etc. Salary is only one possible factor that may influence job satisfaction, but it is not a direct or comprehensive indicator of it23.
Therefore, the question is not valid for measuring job satisfaction. References: 1: Guide to Business Data Analytics, IIBA, 2020, p. 302: Job Satisfaction: Application, Assessment, Causes, and Consequences, Paul E.
Spector, 1997, p. 23: Job Satisfaction Survey, 1.
by Jeff at Apr 18, 2025, 01:22 AM
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