The Dimensional Structure, Scale of Proactive Behavior, and Their Comparisons between Japan and China

Liu Pei

doi:10.2333/jbhmk.42.89

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進取的行動の次元構造，尺度，および日中比較
進取的行動の次元構造,尺度,および日中比較 : 項目反応理論と構造方程式モデリングによるアプローチ
シンシュテキコウドウノジゲンコウゾウ,シャクド,オヨビニッチュウヒカク : コウモクハンノウリロントコウゾウホウテイシキモデリングニヨルアプローチ
——項目反応理論と構造方程式モデリングによるアプローチ——
——Item Response Theory and Structural Equation Modeling Approach——

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This study addresses three issues on proactive behavior (PB) in occupational/organizational context, by using four samples gathered from Japan and China. The first issue is to develop the dimensional structure model of PB. A four-factor model was found out by exploratory factor analysis using Japanese student samples (n=384), and validated by multi-group confirmatory factor analysis using Japanese (n=1009) and Chinese (n=308) employee samples. The second issue is to develop a 12 item-Scale (PBS) based on item response theory. PBS was supported by two construct-related validity evidences across the two countries' employee samples: 1) the configural- & metric-invariance of the four-factor model measured by PBS; and 2) the reproducibility of both positive & negative correlation pattern among PBS score and some work-related variables. Finally, the third issue is to clarify the similarities/differences between Japanese and Chinese employees. The result revealed two similarities, which were referred in the second issue, and the following three differences: 1) the average hurdle for taking PB in the two countries' organizations; 2) the average level of PB; 3) what aspect (process or outcome) of work has strong relevance to PB. One explanation for the three differences is the distinction in occupational/organizational mobility due to performance-based system between Japan and China.

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Kodo Keiryogaku (The Japanese Journal of Behaviormetrics)

Kodo Keiryogaku (The Japanese Journal of Behaviormetrics) 42 (2), 89-103, 2015

The Behaviormetric Society

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