FACTOR ANALYSIS AND INTERNAL CONSISTENCY OF PSYCHOMETRIC INSTRUMENTS APPLIED TO THE TESTING OF MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

The evaluation of managerial skills in public administration requires psychometrically valid and reliable instruments. This study analyzes the factor structure and internal consistency of three scales designed to measure competencies such as leadership, decision-making, and organizational communication in the public sector. Exploratory (AFE) and confirmatory (AFC) factor analyses, as well as Cronbach's alpha coefficient, were applied to a sample of 310 public officials at the managerial level in Colombian government entities. The results showed robust factor structures and high levels of internal consistency (α >.85), supporting the suitability of the instruments for use in evaluation and professional development processes in public administration.