A Comprehensive Review of the Concept of Psychological Climate and Suggestions for Creating a Positive Psychological Climate
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Psychological Climate, Factors Influencing and Affected by Psychological Climate, Recommendations for Positive Psychological ClimateÖzet
This study comprehensively addresses the concept of psychological climate. Psychological climate refers to all of an individual's positive and negative perceptions of the work environment. It is also one of the fundamental factors that guide an individual's behavior. Originating from Lewin's “field theory” the concept was developed in an organizational context through the work of Litwin and colleagues. Factors influencing psychological climate include trust and meaningfulness, supportive management, role clarity, self-expression, the perceived significance of organizational contribution, recognition, overcoming challenges, organizational experiences and leader-member interaction. Psychological climate directly affects factors such as job involvement, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, organizational citizenship behavior, empowerment and organizational performance. A positive psychological climate leads to significant improvements in these factors. It also enables employees to identify their personal goals with organizational goals, increasing their motivation and effort. Creating a positive psychological climate is crucial for organizational success. The conclusion of the study offers recommendations to managers on how to foster a positive psychological climate.
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