Development and Validation of the Positive Organizational Culture Scale (POC-S)

Area of Science:

• Organizational Psychology
• Industrial Sociology
• Business Management

Background:

• The study addresses the need for validated instruments to measure organizational culture in industrial settings.
• Focuses on the Spanish automotive sector, a key area for economic and employment impact.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop, analyze, and validate the factor structure of the Positive Organizational Culture Scale (POC-S).
• To ensure the scale's applicability and reliability within the industrial sector.

Main Methods:

• Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were employed for scale validation.
• Involved both blue-collar and white-collar workers to ensure diverse representation.
• The Positive Organizational Culture Scale (POC-S) was refined into six key factors: Open Communication and Support (OC&S), Strategic Knowledge (SK), Trust and Collaboration (T&C), Learning Orientation (LO), Recognition (REC), and Resilience (RES).

Main Results:

• The study confirmed high reliability and construct validity of the POC-S.
• Significant inter-scale correlations were found, indicating consistent relationships between the cultural dimensions.

Conclusions:

• The validated POC-S provides a robust framework for organizational diagnostics.
• The scale aids in understanding the impact of organizational culture on workplace dynamics and employee well-being.
• Facilitates targeted interventions to improve organizational culture.