Clima Organizacional en La Empresa RSF (Refrigeración y Soluciones de Frío)
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2025
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León Lobo, Fabiola
Sandoval Bolaños, Jose Antonio
Ureña Mora, Xiria Ángel
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
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La presente investigación se desarrolla en la empresa costarricense Refrigeración y Soluciones de Frío S.A. (RSF), reconocida por su trayectoria en el desarrollo de soluciones industriales de refrigeración en la región centroamericana y caribeña. El objetivo fundamental consiste en analizar cómo el clima organizacional incide en la satisfacción laboral de sus colaboradores, bajo el principio de que los entornos internos de trabajo influyen de manera directa en la productividad, el compromiso y la retención del talento humano. El estudio se estructura en torno a cuatro dimensiones clave: comunicación interna, trabajo en equipo, procesos organizacionales y estilos de liderazgo. Con el fin de comprender integralmente estas variables, se aplica una metodología de enfoque mixto que combina instrumentos cuantitativos (encuesta) y cualitativos (entrevistas semiestructuradas y observación directa), dirigidos a colaboradores de todos los niveles jerárquicos y áreas operativas. Los resultados revelan hallazgos contundentes: la comunicación interna presenta serias limitaciones en su formalidad, frecuencia y claridad, lo que impacta negativamente en la coordinación y en el sentido de pertenencia del personal. El trabajo en equipo se percibe afectado por la fragmentación interdepartamental y la falta de espacios colaborativos estructurados. En cuanto al liderazgo, predomina un enfoque operativo antes que estratégico, con escasa retroalimentación constructiva. Asimismo, se identifican debilidades en la definición, seguimiento y estandarización de procesos organizacionales, lo que genera duplicidad de funciones, demoras y ambigüedad de roles. Sin embargo, los resultados también evidencian fortalezas organizacionales de alto valor estratégico. Entre ellas, destaca el sentido de pertenencia del personal, su estabilidad en los puestos, la elevada capacidad técnica de los equipos de trabajo y el orgullo que manifiestan por su contribución en proyectos de alta complejidad. Asimismo, se observa una marcada disposición hacia el cambio, el aprendizaje continuo y la mejora, especialmente en las áreas técnicas, donde se mantiene una cultura orientada a la excelencia profesional. Estas características representan una base sólida sobre la cual es posible impulsar procesos de transformación organizacional sostenibles y coherentes. Más allá de su utilidad práctica, los hallazgos adquieren especial relevancia desde una perspectiva académica. El estudio ofrece evidencia concreta sobre las dinámicas organizacionales en una empresa industrial de la región, aportando insumos que pueden fortalecer la investigación aplicada en administración de recursos humanos. Además, valida la importancia de abordar el clima organizacional como una variable estratégica que incide directamente en la gestión del talento y en el logro de los objetivos institucionales. Finalmente, se propone una estrategia de intervención centrada en mejorar los canales de comunicación, promover liderazgos más participativos, formalizar los procesos clave y fomentar una cultura de colaboración transversal. Esta hoja de ruta busca no solo elevar los niveles de satisfacción del personal, sino también alinear la estructura organizacional con los desafíos presentes y futuros del sector. A modo de síntesis visual, a continuación, se presenta una infografía que resume los principales hallazgos de la investigación en relación con el clima organizacional y su influencia en la satisfacción laboral en RSF. Este recurso gráfico facilita la comprensión integral de las áreas críticas y las fortalezas identificadas, sirviendo como insumo para la toma de decisiones estratégicas en la gestión del talento humano.
This research was conducted at the Costa Rican company Refrigeración y Soluciones de Frío S.A. (RSF), recognized for its track record in developing industrial refrigeration solutions in the Central American and Caribbean region. The main objective was to analyze how organizational climate affects employee job satisfaction, based on the principle that internal work environments directly influence productivity, commitment, and talent retention. The study is structured around four key dimensions: internal communication, teamwork, organizational processes, and leadership styles. To comprehensively understand these variables, a mixed-methods approach was applied, combining quantitative (survey) and qualitative (semi-structured interviews and direct observation) instruments, targeting employees at all hierarchical levels and operational areas. The results reveal compelling findings: internal communication presents serious limitations in its formality, frequency, and clarity, which negatively impacts coordination and the staff's sense of belonging. Teamwork is perceived as being hampered by interdepartmental fragmentation and a lack of structured collaborative spaces. Regarding leadership, an operational rather than a strategic approach predominates, with little constructive feedback. Weaknesses are also identified in the definition, monitoring, and standardization of organizational processes, leading to duplication of functions, delays, and role ambiguity. However, the results also reveal organizational strengths of high strategic value. These include the staff's sense of belonging, job stability, the high technical capacity of the work teams, and the pride they express in their contributions to highly complex projects. Furthermore, a strong willingness to embrace change, continuous learning, and improvement is observed, especially in technical areas, where a culture oriented toward professional excellence is maintained. These characteristics represent a solid foundation upon which to drive sustainable and coherent organizational transformation processes. Beyond their practical utility, the findings are particularly relevant from an academic perspective. The study offers concrete evidence on the organizational dynamics of an industrial company in the region, providing input that can strengthen applied research in human resource management. Furthermore, it validates the importance of addressing organizational climate as a strategic variable that directly impacts talent management and the achievement of institutional objectives. Finally, it proposes an intervention strategy focused on improving communication channels, promoting more participatory leadership, formalizing key processes, and fostering a cross-functional collaborative culture. This roadmap seeks not only to raise employee satisfaction levels but also to align the organizational structure with the sector's current and future challenges. As a visual summary, an infographic is presented below that outlines the main findings of the research regarding organizational climate and its influence on job satisfaction at RSF. This graphic facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the critical areas and strengths identified, serving as input for strategic decision-making in human talent management.
This research was conducted at the Costa Rican company Refrigeración y Soluciones de Frío S.A. (RSF), recognized for its track record in developing industrial refrigeration solutions in the Central American and Caribbean region. The main objective was to analyze how organizational climate affects employee job satisfaction, based on the principle that internal work environments directly influence productivity, commitment, and talent retention. The study is structured around four key dimensions: internal communication, teamwork, organizational processes, and leadership styles. To comprehensively understand these variables, a mixed-methods approach was applied, combining quantitative (survey) and qualitative (semi-structured interviews and direct observation) instruments, targeting employees at all hierarchical levels and operational areas. The results reveal compelling findings: internal communication presents serious limitations in its formality, frequency, and clarity, which negatively impacts coordination and the staff's sense of belonging. Teamwork is perceived as being hampered by interdepartmental fragmentation and a lack of structured collaborative spaces. Regarding leadership, an operational rather than a strategic approach predominates, with little constructive feedback. Weaknesses are also identified in the definition, monitoring, and standardization of organizational processes, leading to duplication of functions, delays, and role ambiguity. However, the results also reveal organizational strengths of high strategic value. These include the staff's sense of belonging, job stability, the high technical capacity of the work teams, and the pride they express in their contributions to highly complex projects. Furthermore, a strong willingness to embrace change, continuous learning, and improvement is observed, especially in technical areas, where a culture oriented toward professional excellence is maintained. These characteristics represent a solid foundation upon which to drive sustainable and coherent organizational transformation processes. Beyond their practical utility, the findings are particularly relevant from an academic perspective. The study offers concrete evidence on the organizational dynamics of an industrial company in the region, providing input that can strengthen applied research in human resource management. Furthermore, it validates the importance of addressing organizational climate as a strategic variable that directly impacts talent management and the achievement of institutional objectives. Finally, it proposes an intervention strategy focused on improving communication channels, promoting more participatory leadership, formalizing key processes, and fostering a cross-functional collaborative culture. This roadmap seeks not only to raise employee satisfaction levels but also to align the organizational structure with the sector's current and future challenges. As a visual summary, an infographic is presented below that outlines the main findings of the research regarding organizational climate and its influence on job satisfaction at RSF. This graphic facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the critical areas and strengths identified, serving as input for strategic decision-making in human talent management.
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Licenciatura en Administración con énfasis en Recursos Humanos
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CLIMA ORGANIZACIONAL, ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE, RECURSOS HUMANOS, HUMAN RESOURCES, TOMA DE DECISIONES, DECISION MAKING, PROCESO DE MEJORA CONTINUA, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS
