Organizational Climate

Organisation Climate refers to current

situations in an organisation and the linkages among
work groups, employees, and work performance  
Robert L. Mathis defines it as "composite view
of characteristics of an organization as seen by
employees".
 Factors Influencing Organisational Climate
1. Organisational Context
The management philosophy of an organisation will be evident from
the goals, policies and functions of the organisation and the manner in which
the goals are put into operation.
2. Organisation Structure
It clarifies who is to supervise whom and who is responsible to whom
3. Relationship between superior and subordinates
4. Physical environment
It has been observed that office decor, office size and the physical space
allotted to a person etc. have an important influence to the development of a
favorable attitude towards the job. Noise
5. Values and Norms
Over a period of time every organisation develops a culture of its own.
•Organisational Size
•Economic Health
•Leadership style
 Techniques for Improving Organisational Climate
(i) Open Communication
There should be two-way communication in the organization
so that the employees know what is going on and react to it.
(ii) Concern for People
The management should show concern for the workers. It
should work for their welfare and improvement of working
conditions.
(iii) Participative Decision-making
The employees should be involved in goal setting and taking
decisions influencing their lot.
(iv) Change in Policies
The management can influence organization climate by
changing policies, procedures and rules.
(v) Technological Changes
It is often said that workers resist changes. But where
technological changes will improve the working conditions of the
employees, the change is easily accepted.
 Dimensions of Climate
• Individual autonomy
• Position structure
• Reward system
• Support system
• Progress and development
• Conflict
• Control
• Risk taking