Organizational Climate and Culture
History, Current Status, Integration, and Change
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15735441 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Benjamin Schneider (0000-0002-4308-9581, University of Maryland, College Park, corresponding author), Mark G Ehrhart (0000-0003-2593-809X, University of Central Florida), William H Macey (National Society of Genetic Counselors) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 309-335 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2327-0608 • E-ISSN: 2327-0616 |
| Publisher | Annual Reviews (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1146/annurev-orgpsych-020924-070545 |
| OpenAlex | W4412723149 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 68 |
This article first reviews the history of the research on organizational climate and then organizational culture with definitions of each. The research approaches to both constructs are explicated in some detail, with climate being characterized by survey/quantitative approaches and culture by qualitative methods. Early climate struggles with levels and validity issues are followed by summaries of research since the 1980s on specific outcomes such as service and safety. Culture research has pursued the deeper meanings employees attach to organizational norms and values without attention to specific outcomes. As these different approaches to understanding organizations yield different learnings, we propose integrating research on the two constructs as a useful basis for understanding how people in organizations interpret decisions, actions, and what is important for organization effectiveness. We conclude by exploring the potential benefits of such an integrative approach for understanding and facilitating organizational change and effectiveness
Climate change · Culture change · Current (fluid · Organisation climate · Organizational change · Organizational culture · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Anthropology · Organizational Leadership and Management Strategies · Organizational Learning and Leadership · Quality and Supply Management · Geology · Oceanography
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |