W. Rice, Robert, Psychometric Properties of the Esteem for Least Preferred Coworker (LPC Scale), Academy of Management review , 3(1), 1978, pp. 106-118
The factor structure, alternative scoring procedures, and reliability of the LPC scale are reviewed. Discussion and specific suggestions for future use of the LPC scale center on four issues: stability and change of LPC, role of item content, use of middle-LPC respondents, and stereotypic responses to the LPC scale.