TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS

Year 2025, Volume: 12 Issue: 2 , 40 - 52 , 31.12.2025

Abdullah Çalışkan , Emine Özlem Köroğlu

https://izlik.org/JA96AR27JZ

Abstract

Purpose- The purpose of this study is to develop a "Work Climate Scale" that can determine the key characteristics of the work climate in
organizations operating across various sectors and to provide a valid and reliable measurement tool grounded in scientific methodology.
Recognizing the need for a standardized instrument that can capture the perceptions of employees regarding managerial practices,
communication, and workplace flexibility, the study aims to contribute to the literature on organizational behavior and climate assessment.
Methodology- The research was conducted using data collected from three distinct sample groups representing the Service, Health, and
Technology/Information sectors. An initial pool of 22 items was generated and structured in a 5-point Likert format. The dataset obtained
from the participants was analyzed using statistical software. Both Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)
were employed to examine the construct validity of the scale. In addition, internal consistency and reliability coefficients were calculated to
assess the psychometric robustness of the instrument.
Findings- The analysis revealed that the "Work Climate Scale" possesses a clear two-factor structure consisting of 11 items. These two sub-
dimensions were identified as “Management and Communication” and “Work Environment and Flexibility.” The results of reliability analyses
demonstrated that the scale exhibits high internal consistency and strong construct validity, indicating that it accurately measures the
intended dimensions of organizational work climate.
Conclusion- In conclusion, the "Work Climate Scale" developed within this study is a psychometrically sound, valid, and reliable tool suitable
for assessing work climate across diverse organizational contexts. It is expected that the two-dimensional structure of the scale will make a
meaningful contribution to future empirical research by providing a comprehensive understanding of how management practices,
communication, and flexibility shape employees’ perceptions of their work environment.

Keywords

Work climate , management and communication , work environment and flexibility , scale , validation

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