Organizational Climate at the Ministry of Youth & Sports in West Bank from the Perspective of Employees: An Analytical Study

Abstract

The main aim of this research is to explore the attitudes of employees in

the Ministry of Youth and Athlete towards the organizational climate in

general and its six dimensions: organizational structure and relationships ,

managerial and leadership styles, communication patterns, authorities and

decision- making , motivation system , and the opportunities for promotion

and career advancement, in particular. To achieve this aim, descriptive

analytical methodology was employed as it suits the present research. A

questionnaire reflecting the main variables of the research was prepared

and distributed to a sample of 150 employees . The research came up with a

main conclusion that the attitudes of employees towards the organizational

climate and its six dimensions was negative in general.

A conclusion was also reached that there is no significant difference

between the attitudes of employees towards organizational climate relating

to the variables of sex , age ,qualifications , field of study , the way of

recruitment into the ministry , ministry divisions and directorates . The

research identified significant differences in employeess attitudes towards

organizational climate relating to the variables of experience (in favour of

those with 9 to 11 years of experience) and job title (in favour of directors,

general directors and deputy directors). The research found that Jericho

followed by Salfit were the most directorates having positive attitudes towards

organizational climate as compared to other directorates. Finally, the

research put forward a recommendation to improve all over organizational

climate so as to enhance the employeess efficiency and effectiveness.