Organizational Climate and Culture: An Introduction to Theory, Research, and Practice

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Mark G. Ehrhart (San Diego State University, USA) Benjamin Schneider (University of Maryland, USA)

Organizational Climate and Culture

An Introduction to Theory, Research, and Practice

Mark G. Ehrhart (San Diego State University, USA), Benjamin Schneider (University of Maryland, USA), William H. Macey (CultureFactors, Inc., USA)

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28 March 2025

Communication studies; Occupational & industrial psychology; Politics & government; Personnel & human resources management; Organisational theory & behaviour

Organizational Climate and Culture breaks down the barriers between the fields of organizational climate and organizational culture to encourage a broader understanding of how an organization’s environment affects its functioning and performance.

Building on in-depth reviews of the development of both the organizational climate and organizational culture literatures, the book identifies key research issues as well as how practitioners can utilize the key concepts when conducting organizational cultural inquiries and leading change efforts. The book identifies the key strengths and limitations of research and theory on each topic and then presents ways each field could learn from the other. The authors also identify how practitioners can leverage the key concepts in the two literatures when conducting organizational cultural inquiries leading to climate and culture change efforts. The end product is an in-depth discussion and reconciliation of organizational climate and culture unlike anything that has come before it.

In this updated edition, Mark G. Ehrhart, Benjamin Schneider and William H. Macey present a thorough examination of both the history and current status of research in each field, as well as areas for their potential integration. Academics, practitioners, and students will all deepen their understanding of how organizations function and will gain insights into how to improve both organizational research and organizational effectiveness.

By: Mark G. Ehrhart (San Diego State University USA), Benjamin Schneider (University of Maryland, USA), William H. Macey (CultureFactors, Inc., USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 930g
ISBN: 9781032331782
ISBN 10: 103233178X
Pages: 488
Publication Date: 28 March 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Introduction 2. History of Organizational Climate Theory and Research 3. Organizational Climate Research: The Current State of the Field 4. Foundations of Organizational Culture 5. The Emergence, Effectiveness, and Change of Organizational Cultures 6. Integrating Organizational Climate and Organizational Culture 7. A Practitioner’s Guide to Cultural Inquiry 8. Summary and Conclusion

Mark G. Ehrhart is a Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Central Florida, USA. His research interests include organizational climate and culture, organizational citizenship behavior, gratitude, leadership, and implementation. Benjamin Schneider is Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland, USA. His research interests concern organizational climate and culture, employee engagement, service quality, staffing issues, and the role of personality in organizational life. William H. Macey is Senior Research Fellow at CultureFactors, Inc., USA. He has over 35 years of experience consulting with organizations to design and implement survey research programs.

Reviews for Organizational Climate and Culture: An Introduction to Theory, Research, and Practice

“As someone who has studied culture for years, I can say unequivocally that this is the single most comprehensive and important integration of the culture and climate research I have ever seen. It is a masterful summary of the literature and a must read for any researcher or practitioner interested in these topics. It is filled with useful insights and suggestions for research and practice.” Charles A. O'Reilly, Ph.D., Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, USA “Ehrhart, Schneider, and Macey have written the definitive book on climate and culture. The authors deftly summarize, synthesize and extend the complex, intersecting and sometimes contradictory climate and culture literatures with clear descriptions and helpful tables, ranging from early history to current issues like remote work and gig work. Leaders will find the practical insight in the later chapters especially helpful and practitioners will appreciate the clear, practical advice on assessing and influencing climate and culture.” Alexis Fink, Ph.D., Meta, USA “The concepts of organizational climate and culture have vexed scholars and practitioners for 60 years. Are they the same? How can they be measured—and changed? Grounded in organizational psychology and deep practice-based insight, this evidence-based book demystifies and informs and then guides change interventions. Keep it close to tap its insights on how the human experience of organizations shapes what organizations become—and what you can do about it.” Denise Rousseau, Ph.D., Heinz College and Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, USA “Scholars and practitioners have long been intrigued by the concepts of climate and culture, and how these notions play out in today’s ever-challenging world. Who better to turn to than the scholars who “share over 100 years of experience with research and thinking on, and practical implications of, organizational culture and climate.” In this volume, the authors update their earlier work and present the proverbial “last word” on the topic. Congratulations are in order on an excellent update of knowledge in this field! I love it!” Neal M. Ashkanasy, Ph.D., UQ Business School, The University of Queensland, Australia