Research Article

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

Volume: 12 Number: 2 December 31, 2025

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

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.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Business Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

October 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 12, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 12 Number: 2

APA
Çalışkan, A., & Köroğlu, E. Ö. (2025). TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS. Research Journal of Business and Management, 12(2), 40-52. https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2025.2009
AMA
1.Çalışkan A, Köroğlu EÖ. TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS. RJBM. 2025;12(2):40-52. doi:10.17261/Pressacademia.2025.2009
Chicago
Çalışkan, Abdullah, and Emine Özlem Köroğlu. 2025. “TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS”. Research Journal of Business and Management 12 (2): 40-52. https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2025.2009.
EndNote
Çalışkan A, Köroğlu EÖ (December 1, 2025) TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS. Research Journal of Business and Management 12 2 40–52.
IEEE
[1]A. Çalışkan and E. Ö. Köroğlu, “TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS”, RJBM, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 40–52, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.17261/Pressacademia.2025.2009.
ISNAD
Çalışkan, Abdullah - Köroğlu, Emine Özlem. “TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS”. Research Journal of Business and Management 12/2 (December 1, 2025): 40-52. https://doi.org/10.17261/Pressacademia.2025.2009.
JAMA
1.Çalışkan A, Köroğlu EÖ. TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS. RJBM. 2025;12:40–52.
MLA
Çalışkan, Abdullah, and Emine Özlem Köroğlu. “TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS”. Research Journal of Business and Management, vol. 12, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 40-52, doi:10.17261/Pressacademia.2025.2009.
Vancouver
1.Abdullah Çalışkan, Emine Özlem Köroğlu. TOWARD A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF WORK CLIMATE: SCALE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION ACROSS SECTORS. RJBM. 2025 Dec. 1;12(2):40-52. doi:10.17261/Pressacademia.2025.2009

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