The Polish Adaptation of the Work Role Performance Questionnaire

Abstract

The cultural transferability and relevance of work performance constructs across various cultures remain crucial for global organizational research. This paper investigates the cultural adaptation of the Work Role Performance Questionnaire (WRPQ) for the Polish work environment. Originating from the work role theory, WRPQ encapsulates nine distinct work roles derived from two dimensions: behavior type (proficiency, adaptivity, proactivity) and exhibition level (individual, team, organization). We proposed three hypothesis series addressing the questionnaire's structure, differential predictions by various work-related traits and attitudes, and external validity. A multidisciplinary team proficiently translated the questionnaire, which was then tested in a pilot study (n = 276) followed by two primary studies involving supervisors (n = 698) and employees (n = 534). The analytical approach integrated confirmatory factor analysis, path analysis, and multiple linear regression supplemented by a relative importance analysis. The findings reinforce the questionnaire's reliability within the Polish cultural context, validate its nine subdimension structure, and elucidate distinct relations with both predictors and criterion. The successful cultural adaptation of the WRPQ showcases the potential for broader applications in diverse cultural settings, underscoring the importance of context-specific measurement tools in work performance research