Keywords
Scale validation
Organizational psychology
Factor analysis Cultura organizacional positiva
Validación de escala
Psicología organizacional
Análisis factorial
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Abstract
Background: The aim of this study is to develop, analyse and validate the factor structure of the Positive
Organizational Culture Scale (POC-S) within the industrial sector in a Spanish automotive company. Method: The
scale was developed and validated through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, involving blue- and whitecollar workers. The POC-S consists of six factors: Open Communication and Support (OC&S), Strategic Knowledge
(SK), Trust and Collaboration (T&C), Learning Orientation (LO), Recognition (REC), and Resilience (RES). Results:
Results demonstrate high reliability and construct validity of the scale, with significant inter-scale correlations
suggesting consistent relationships between its dimensions. Conclusions: This tool facilitates deeper understanding of
the impact of organizational culture on workplace dynamics and employee well-being, providing a robust framework
for organizational diagnostics and targeted interventions.
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