“Clima Organizacional en los Colaboradores del Gad Municipal del Cantón Salcedo”

Abstract

This study aimed to determine employees’ perceptions of the organizational climate at the Municipal Decentralized Autonomous Government (GAD) of Salcedo Canton. A quantitative methodology with a descriptive and analytical design was applied. Data were collected using the Organizational Climate Questionnaire developed by Litwin and Stringer (1968), which consists of 50 items distributed across nine dimensions: structure, responsibility, reward, risk, warmth, support, standards, conflict, and identity. Responses were measured using a Likert-type scale, allowing for a detailed assessment of employees’ perceptions of different organizational aspects.The results indicate that, despite the presence of a relatively balanced sociodemographic profile among employees, the overall perception of the organizational climate is unfavorable. Notably, dimensions such as structure, warmth, support, and identity exhibited lower scores, suggesting deficiencies related to role clarity, recognition, interpersonal relationships, and organizational cohesion. Furthermore, the dimensions of identity and conflict reflected a weak sense of belonging and limited effectiveness in managing internal disagreements, which may negatively influence teamwork and institutional stability.Factor analysis revealed that a substantial proportion of the total variance was concentrated in a single dominant component, confirming the existence of a generalized negative perception of the organizational climate. In conclusion, the organizational climate of the Municipal GAD of Salcedo is characterized by the convergence of structural and psychosocial challenges that adversely affect employee motivation and commitment. Therefore, the findings emphasize the need to strengthen leadership practices, enhance communication processes, and implement organizational strategies that promote trust, recognition, collaboration, and a stronger sense of institutional identity.