Vol. 7, Issue 9, Part B (2025)

The primary purpose of this study is to design and validate a standardized measuring scale tailored to assess the perceptions of administrative staff at Kerala Agricultural University regarding their occupational roles and engagement with their institutional environment. The study employed mixed methodological approach of online survey with experts and personal face-to face interviews with administrative staff. An initial pool of 52 items was generated through an extensive literature review. These items were evaluated by a panel of 60 experts to determine their scale values and quartile values. Content validity was used to ensure the relevance and appropriateness of the items, resulting in the selection of 21 items for the final attitude scale. The scale's reliability was tested by administering it to 30 individuals outside the main sample group. This research explores the concept of attitude in the workplace, emphasizing its implications for organizational functioning. It also examines the development and utility of an attitude scale as a tool for assessing workforce sentiments. It ensures that the attitude scale is robust, reliable, and valid for its intended use in research or practical applications. This study broadens the understanding of workplace engagement by introducing a validated attitude scale tailored to administrative staff, extending its relevance within organizational behaviour in academic settings. This study offers original value by filling a notable gap in evaluating the attitudes of administrative personnel in academic institution, with a specific focus on Kerala Agricultural University. While much research has focused on faculty or scientific personnel, limited attention has been given to understanding the perceptions and engagement levels of administrative staff, who play a crucial role in institutional functioning