“Impacto del clima organizacional en la productividad de las Empresas Públicas. Un estudio de caso en Asfaltar EP”

Abstract

This study examines the impact of organizational climate on productivity within public institutions. Using a quantitative approach, the public company ASFALTAR EP was analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS software. Data was collected from 67 participants through a semi-structured questionnaire. The results indicate that the climate and productivity of the organization are strongly and significantly correlated. Productivity was mainly affected by the climate in the workplace, which accounted for 87% of the effect. The most influential aspects of the organizational climate included mutual respect among colleagues (0.765), clarity in task assignments (0.729), and peer support (0.707). As for productivity, the highest contributing factors were performance outcomes (0.979) and personal motivation (0.948). In conclusion, the research confirms the hypothesis that a positive organizational climate is a prerequisite for the institution's efficiency and performance. It is recommended that the main public Ecuadorian organizations should enhance their internal communication, explicit recognition, and empathetic leadership to increase productivity, thereby contributing to sustainable growth. The understanding of socio-hygienic behavior in the Ecuadorian public sector could be enhanced if future research includes variables such as corporate culture, job satisfaction, and leadership styles.