The importance of organizational climate for cultivating a culture of organizational learning

Abstract

Organizational climate is related to how employees perceive the environment in which they carry out their activities, influencing their behavior and motivation. It can be stated that the organizational climate reflects the organization's overall state of mind. Aiming to identify aspects of the organizational climate that contribute to fostering a culture of organizational learning, data collected through the Organizational Climate Survey were interpreted using basic descriptive statistics. This study has an exploratory, descriptive, and cross-sectional character, with a qualitative-quantitative approach. The research procedures were guided by a case study conducted in a Cooperative Financial Institution with over 100 years of operation in the markets of the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Minas Gerais, particularly in the central regions of these states. The results made it possible to identify that key aspects of the organizational climate are directly related to the culture of organizational learning. As the improvement opportunities identified in this study are explored by the organization, there will be a potential increase in the impact of learning experiences on the development of professionals. This, in turn, will lead to greater employee satisfaction with the organization, encouraging innovation in products and services, as well as the achievement of business outcomes.