Identifying organizational climate affecting learning organization

Abstract

In trying to successfully respond to a world of interdependence and change, some companies are adopting the principles of a Learning Organization. However, while promoting a Learning Organization, the organizational climate may exert an influence on the behavior of employees. Consequently, the researchers believe that an appropriate organizational climate is needed to facilitate the efforts of the Learning Organization. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the different organizational climates on Learning Organizations’ various learning dimensions. Data was gathered through questionnaires from 101 employees working in small and medium size companies from different industries. The results of the statistical analysis indicated that organizational climates do affect the various dimensions of the Learning Organizations. It also identified the organizational climates that significantly affect a given LO dimension and their degree of influence. In addition, this study also determined the best combination of climates that affect a particular LO dimension.