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The Plymouth Student Scientist

Jesina Mistry

Document Type

Psychology Article

Abstract

Organisational culture is widely acknowledged as a critical determinant of performance and employee engagement, yet debates persist regarding how best to conceptualise and measure it. This study examines the construct validity of two widely used diagnostic tools: the Competing Values Framework (CVF) and the Organisational Culture Inventory (OCI). While the CVF has achieved broad application across sectors, questions remain regarding its empirical grounding and cross-cultural relevance. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, this research investigates the degree of convergence between CVF and OCI dimensions within a diverse UK-based sample spanning multiple industries and job levels. In addition, it incorporates three underexplored cultural dimensions: organisational belongingness, mastery, and intrinsic motivation, to enhance understanding of psychological factors within culture assessments. Findings reveal both significant alignments and discrepancies between the two frameworks, suggesting partial overlap in the constructs they measure. Notably, Clan and Adhocracy cultures (CVF) showed strong positive associations with Constructive norms (OCI), while Market culture correlated with Aggressive/Defensive norms. Furthermore, the study identifies meaningful differences in cultural perceptions across job levels, with senior employees reporting more favourable assessments of Adhocracy and Market cultures. These results support the continued use of both models while highlighting the need for context-sensitive application and further psychometric refinement. Implications for organisational diagnosis and culture change initiatives are discussed.

Publication Date

2025-12

Publication Title

The Plymouth Student Scientist

Volume

18

Issue

2

ISSN

1754-2383

Deposit Date

2025-12

Creative Commons License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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