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Correlations between scales
Finally, correlations were calculated between the newly defined scales of the AWQ
and WCQ. In this case, the complete data set (combined cases from Study 1 and
Study 2) was used. The correlations are shown in Table 7. The deep approach is
positively associated with good supervision and choice-independence, whereas the
surface-disorganised approach is negatively associated with these two constructs and
positively associated with workload. Surface-rational is negatively, though less
strongly associated with choice-independence. The strongest correlation occurred
between surface-disorganised and workload,
r
=
.438.
Discussion
The aim of these studies was to develop measures of approaches to workplace learn-
ing and workplace climate, as a step towards better understanding how employees
think about work, and to examine the relationships between the constructs identified.
In both cases we began with the student learning literature, and so had hypotheses
about what dimensions would emerge. The dimensions that emerged were broadly
consistent with the student learning literature, with some salient differences.
With respect to approaches to learning, we found consistent support for the exist-
ence of the deep factor, as hypothesised, and little support for achieving, but in
every analysis the surface factor separated into two distinct components. These two
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Table 4: Factor loadings for the WCQ, 6-factor solution, combined data, odd-numbered cases
Item
Good Work-
Vocation Choice-
Clear
Social
super. load
rel.
ind.
expect. net.
1.
Assigned tasks
.054
.084
⫺
.010
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