The Polish adaptation of the work role performance questionnaire

Jaroslaw Grobelny, Mateusz Paliga, Olga Zwardon-Kuchciak and Mateusz Hauk

PLOS ONE, 2025, vol. 20, issue 10, 1-18

Abstract: The cultural transferability and relevance of work performance constructs across various cultures remain crucial for global human resources 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 two hypothesis series addressing the questionnaire’s structure and differential predictions by various work-related traits and attitudes. 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 psychometric evaluations. The findings reinforce the questionnaire’s reliability within the Polish cultural context, validate its nine subdimension structure, and elucidate distinct relations with predictors. 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 and human resources research.

Date: 2025
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