Concept of Excellence in Duty Orientation: A New Scale Development

Abstract

Background

Excellence in duty orientation forms the background details from Indian philosophical text books. A scientific interpretation is carried out by scale development processes churned out from Upanishads.

Goal

The goal is to develop a new scale for the concept of excellence in duty orientation by its related verses from Upanishads.

Method

A questionnaire is developed from the Upanishad text books. A sample size of 814 participants are selected by using De Vellis’s (2016) thumb rule formula with a ratio 1:20 as an ideal sample size. Data analysis may be done by using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factory Analysis (CFA). The pattern matrix correlation factors are calculated by the principal component analysis method. A scientific 35-item scale may be developed.

Result and Discussion

The Internal consistency or reliability of the excellence scale of 35 item scale is found to be 0.96 which is excellent. The 35-item Excellence scale is a scale that can be administered for the general population, students, adults, and above 60 years as well. This information can be vital for planning in various sectors such as healthcare, education, and employment. A broad age range implies diverse service needs, while a young average age points to a potentially dynamic and growing workforce. This demographic data helps in making informed decisions for economic, social, and policy development.