Business Risk Propensity Scale (BRPS)

Sitkin, S. B., & Weingart, L. R. (1995). Determinants of risky decision-making behavior: A test of the mediating role of risk perceptions and propensity. Academy of Management Journal, 38(6), 1573-1592.doi:10.2307/256844

	Table of Contents
	Description
	History of Use
	References

Description:

Purpose		The BRPS was designed to assess propensity to engage in risky behavior in a business setting. A risk perception scale separately measured the extent to which a behavior was perceived as risky.
Questions		5 items using 10-point ratings (0 = extremely less that others to 9 = extremely more than others)
Sub-scales		N/A
Domain
Psychometrics
Sample items		How would you rate your tendency to choose more or less risky alternatives based on the assessment of others on whom you must rely?

References:

Scale:

Sitkin, S. B., & Weingart, L. R. (1995). Determinants of risky decision-making behavior: A test of the mediating role of risk perceptions and propensity. Academy of Management Journal, 38(6), 1573-1592.doi:10.2307/256844

Selected Uses:

Vardaman, J. M., Allen, D. G., Renn, R. W., & Moffitt, K. R. (2008). Should I stay or should I go? The role of risk in emplyee turnover decisions. [Article]. Human Relations, 61(11), 1531-1563. doi: 10.1177/0018726708096637

Huff, R. A., Keil, M., Kappelman, L., & Prybutok, V. (1997). Validation of the Sitkin-Weingart Business Risk Propensity Scale. [Article]. Management Research News, 20(12), 39-48. doi: 10.1108/eb028584

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