Climate: A Reconceptualization and Proposed Model
- 1 March 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Human Relations
- Vol. 35 (3) , 181-201
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001872678203500302
Abstract
Climate is presented as a perceptual attribute on an organizational, group, and individual level. The climate construct is defined and key issues concerning climate, which have been identified by past research, are addressed. These issues are level of analysis, measurement, validity, redundancy and usefulness. A model which represents the traditional conceptualization of climate is given. This model is later revised by integrating aspects from the discussion of the key issues. The paper concludes with recommendations for future climate research.Keywords
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