Organisational climate measurement - new and emerging dimensions during a period of transformation

Abstract

Organisational climate measurements have been used by many organisations in the past to measure employees' experience of their work environment. Changes in the South African work environment such as new Acts, downsizing, mergers and globalisation are affecting employees' motivation and commitment. Organisations are now requesting instruments that incorporate the effects of the changing environment rather than the traditional climate measurements. The aim of this study was to validate an organisational climate questionnaire that was adapted and used during a phase of organisational and environmental change. The findings showed a number of new dimensions that can be used to measure organisational climate