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The Polish version of the Ethical Climate Questionnaire
Marcin Wnuk1, Agnieszka Czerw2, Marta Żywiołek-Szeja3
1Faculty of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Wieniawskiego 1, 61-712, Poznan, Poland.
Scientific Reports
|March 15, 2025
Summary
This study validated the Polish version of the Ethical Climate Questionnaire (ECQ) for assessing organizational ethical climate. The validated ECQ demonstrates strong psychometric properties for use in Polish business settings.
Area of Science:
- Business Ethics
- Organizational Psychology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Ethical organizational climate significantly impacts employee well-being and organizational attitudes.
- A notable gap exists in Poland regarding validated instruments for measuring organizational climate.
- The Ethical Climate Questionnaire (ECQ) is a key tool for assessing ethical work environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Polish adaptation of the Ethical Climate Questionnaire (ECQ).
- To confirm the suitability of the ECQ for assessing ethical organizational climate within Polish business contexts.
- To provide a reliable measurement tool for ethical climate research in Poland.
Main Methods:
- Two independent samples were utilized to test the psychometric properties of the ECQ.
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was employed to assess construct validity and internal consistency.
- Established psychometric criteria (e.g., Cronbach's alpha, convergent and discriminant validity measures) were applied.
Main Results:
- The Polish version of the ECQ confirmed the original structure and exhibited superior psychometric properties.
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) indicated good construct validity and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha: 0.74-0.81).
- Convergent validity, discriminant validity (HTMT ratio), and criterion validity were all confirmed, supporting the ECQ's robustness.
Conclusions:
- The Polish version of the Ethical Climate Questionnaire (ECQ) is a psychometrically sound instrument.
- This validated ECQ can be effectively utilized to study ethical climates in Polish organizations.
- The findings contribute a crucial measurement tool for advancing business ethics research in Poland.
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