Flashcards on Organizational Climate, Structure, and Culture

Flashcards based on lecture notes discussing organizational climate, structure, and culture, with a focus on the Colombian context.

How do Litwin and Stringer define organizational climate?

The set of properties of the organizational environment perceived directly or indirectly by employees that influence their motivation and behavior.

According to Chiavenato, what role does the organizational climate play?

It acts as the 'internal environment' surrounding the workers.

What impact does an authoritarian leadership style have on the organizational climate?

It tends to generate tension.

What impact does a participative leadership style have on organizational climate?

It favors a positive climate.

According to Robbins, how does organizational communication relate to the organizational climate?

Fluid, clear, and bidirectional communication improves trust and reduces uncertainty.

How does a mechanical or bureaucratic structure impact the organizational climate?

It tends to generate cold, impersonal, and inflexible work environments.

How does an organic structure impact organizational climate?

It fosters a climate of innovation, trust, and collaboration.

According to Schein, what is organizational culture?

The set of shared values, beliefs, symbols, rituals, and norms that define the way members of an organization interact.

What are the three levels of organizational culture according to Edgar Schein?

Visible artifacts, declared values, and basic assumptions.

How does a clan culture impact the organizational climate?

It generates warm and motivating climates.

How does an adhocratic culture impact organizational climate?

It produces challenging and inspiring climates.

How does a market culture impact organizational climate?

It can generate demanding, but also competitive, climates.

How does a hierarchical culture impact organizational climate?

It favors stability but can be perceived as rigid.

What happens when organizational structure is excessively hierarchical?

It tends to discourage individual initiative and create climates of rigidity and dissatisfaction.

What creates more healthy and productive work environments?

Flexible structures and collaborative cultures.